Impact Kelly will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 1-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts Tuesday. Stephen Vogt will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
CARSON KELLY #18 - CATCHER - TEXAS RANGERS
9 HR •
37 RBI •
.238 AVG
9 HR
37 RBI
.238 AVG
Not starting Wednesday Kelly isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Weaver, Diamondbacks to take on Lopez, Marlins
The Marlins will roll out Pablo Lopez to the mound Wednesday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Luke Weaver the startMAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins take 3-game skid into matchup with Diamondbacks
Miami is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over ArizonaMAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Receives breather Sunday Kelly is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.
Impact Kelly started the past two games and will receive Sunday off after going 3-for-7 with three RBI and a run scored. Stephen Vogt will start behind the plate and bat fifth for Arizona.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rockies start May with lopsided win, beat Diamondbacks 14-6
Dom Nuñez hit a grand slam, Trevor Story had three hits that included a two-run homer and the Colorado Rockies pounded out 18 hits in a 14-6 win over the Arizona DiamondbacksMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slumping Rockies look to end 3-game slide against Diamondbacks
Colorado is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over ArizonaMAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bumgarner scheduled to start as Arizona hosts Colorado
The Rockies will start Jon Gray on Friday while the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Madison BumgarnerAPRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heads to bench Thursday Kelly isn't starting Thursday's game against Colorado.
Impact Kelly had started each of the last three games and went 2-for-8 with a home run, three runs, two RBI and two walks during that time. Stephen Vogt will take over behind the plate and bat fifth.
APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Widener expected to start as Arizona hosts San Diego
The Padres will start Ryan Weathers on Wednesday while the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Taylor WidenerAPRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes deep in win Kelly went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in a victory over the Padres on Tuesday.
Impact Kelly came around to score after singling in the second inning, and he produced the biggest blow of the game with a two-run shot to left field in the sixth. The homer was his sixth of the campaign -- second-most among catchers and one more than he hit in 39 games last season. Kelly's scorching start also includes a .340/.508/.766 slash line and 14 RBI.
APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kellys keep Diamondbacks rolling, beat Padres 5-1
Merrill Kelly gave the Diamondbacks another strong pitching performance, Carson Kelly hit a two-run homer and Arizona beat the San Diego Padres 5-1APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arizona plays San Diego, looks to build on Bumgarner's strong performance
Arizona looks to follow up a dominant outing by Sunday starter Madison BumgarnerAPRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bumgarner pitches 7-inning no-hitter, Arizona sweeps Braves
Madison Bumgarner threw a seven-inning no-hitter, an achievement that won’t count in the Major League Baseball record book but completed a dominant day of Arizona Diamondbacks pitc...APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Idle for first half of twin bill Kelly is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with Atlanta.
Impact Stephen Vogt will form a battery with Zac Gallen in the early game of the twin bill, but Kelly is expected to catch Madison Bumgarner in the second contest.
APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Clubs fifth homer Kelly went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-4 loss to Atlanta.
Impact The catcher remains one of the few consistent offensive forces in the Arizona lineup to begin the season. Kelly has five homers on the year, all of which have come in his last eight games, and the power surge has boosted his slash line to .341/.517/.756 through 58 plate appearances.
APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Homers in win Kelly went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and a walk in Thursday's 14-11, extra-innings win over Cincinnati.
Impact The catcher has been an offensive force thus far in 2021, hitting .351 in 37 at-bats with four homers and 10 RBI. He's also drawn 13 walks and struck out only 10 times. Kelly posted unremarkable numbers in 2020, but has been a tough out in the middle of Arizona's lineup this season and one of the top hitters at his position.
APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Peralta's 7 RBIs help D-Backs overcome 6 HRs, top Reds 14-11
David Peralta hit a three-run triple in a six-run 10th inning to finish with five hits and a career-best seven RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame six Cincinnati home runs...APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out of Wednesday's lineup Kelly is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Reds.
Impact He is hitting .375 with a .543 OBP, three home runs and a 10:11 K:BB in 32 at-bats this season. Stephen Vogt will start at catcher and hit sixth.
APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rain, then snow halts game with D'backs leading Reds in 8th
Cincinnati reliever Lucas Sims walked in a run to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 5-4 lead over the Reds in the top of the eighth inning before the game was suspended because of ra...APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes yard Sunday Kelly went 1-for-3 with two walks and a solo home run in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Nationals.
Impact Kelly's fourth-inning blast was his third in the last four games and gives him five RBI during that stretch. The catcher has reached base safely in all but one of his 11 appearances and is slashing .400/.537/.767. This was Kelly's second start behind the plate with Madison Bumgarner on the hill, and it was by far the left-hander's best.
APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bumgarner back on track as Arizona beats Washington 5-2
Madison Bumgarner had his best outing of the season, allowing a run over five innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Washington 5-2 after Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg was...APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Saturday Kelly isn't starting Saturday's game against Washington.
Impact Kelly had started each of the last three games behind the plate and went 3-for-9 with two home runs, four RBI, three runs and three walks during that time. Stephen Vogt will start behind the dish Saturday, batting eighth.
APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Homers in back-to-back games Kelly went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in the 11-6 win over the Nationals on Thursday.
Impact Not only has Kelly homered in back-to-back games, he has at least one hit in all but one of his nine games this season. The catcher is batting .440 with two home runs, five RBI and three runs scored. That is good production at a position that often lacks consistent offense. Kelly could see more time behind home plate if he continues to get on base.
APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Young's slam off Corbin helps D'backs top booed Nats 11-6
Andrew Young hit a grand slam for one of Arizona's three homers off Washington starter Patrick Corbin, and the Diamondbacks beat the struggling Nationals 11-6APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crushes first homer Kelly went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk during Tuesday's 7-5 loss versus Oakland.
Impact The 26-year-old put the Diamondbacks on the board with his 413-foot shot to left field during the second inning, but they were unable to hold onto the lead. Kelly is off to a strong start in 2021 with a .429/.519/.667 slash line through eight games.
APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
