CARSON KELLY NEWS

Lowrie, A's rally from 5-run deficit, beat Diamondbacks 7-5

Jed Lowrie hit a tying, three-run homer in the seventh inning, Seth Brown had a solo shot in the next frame and the Oakland Athletics rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Ar...

APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Monday Kelly isn't starting Monday's game against Oakland.

Impact Kelly will take a seat for the third time in the past five games. Stephen Vogt will start behind the dish once again Monday, batting eighth.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Kelly isn't starting Saturday's game against the Reds.

Impact Kelly went 1-for-2 with one RBI, two walks and a strikeout in Friday's series opener against Cincinnati. Stephen Vogt will start at catcher and bat eighth Saturday.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Kelly isn't in Thursday's lineup against the Rockies.

Impact Kelly started each of the last three games, going 3-for-9 with two doubles, a walk and a strikeout during that time. However, Stephen Vogt will take over behind the dish Thursday, batting seventh.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Kelly is not starting Saturday in San Diego.

Impact Kelly seemingly entered the year as the Diamondbacks' starting catcher, though he hasn't been used that way thus far. Through three games, he's started just once, with Stephen Vogt making a pair of starts.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes debut Kelly started Friday and went 2-for-3 in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Padres.

Impact Kelly didn't start Opening Day on Thursday when Stephen Vogt was behind the dish for Madison Bumgarner. Kelly is viewed as the primary catcher and should get more at-bats; however, manager Torey Lovullo used Vogt as a pinch hitter for Kelly against a right-handed reliever in the eighth inning. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talked about an evolution in his managerial style with Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. The manager said he'll be more open to pinch-hitting for regulars and identifying the best possible matchup against opposing starters or relievers.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Kelly isn't starting Thursday's game against the Padres.

Impact Kelly will take a seat for Opening Day while Stephen Vogt starts behind the dish. Vogt caught Madison Bumgarner this spring and could see an uptick in playing time when the left-hander is on the mound, although it hasn't been stated that Bumgarner will use a personal catcher in 2021.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs stand pat, ready to show rough 2020 was a fluke

The Arizona Diamondbacks didn't do much to improve their roster after a rough 2020 season

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks' Carson Kelly rebuilt his swing and aims to recapture his 2019 form Carson Kelly identified a flaw in his high leg kick that left him overmatched: “I was swinging through a lot of fastballs."

MARCH 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Goes yard Tuesday Kelly went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's game against Colorado.

Impact Kelly launched his first home run of Cactus League play and is 4-for-11 with a double, a home run, one RBI and two runs scored over five spring games. He's not in danger of losing the starting job, but Kelly is coming off a season in which his OPS dropped by 177 points.

MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs do-over: Lovullo ready to roll after rough 2020

Manager Torey Lovullo is eager for a do-over after a 2020 season that the Arizona Diamondbacks won’t remember fondly

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D-backs reach deals with all 3 arb-eligibles PHOENIX -- The D-backs agreed to one-year contracts with all three of their salary-arbitration players Friday, a list that included catcher...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • MLB.COM

D-backs avoid salary arbitration with Weaver, Kelly

The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to one-year contracts with right-hander Luke Weaver, catcher Carson Kelly and left-hander Caleb Smith that avoided salary arbitration

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids arbitration with Arizona Kelly signed a contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday to avoid arbitration, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's the 26-year-old's first year of arbitration eligibility. Kelly posted a .221/.264/.385 slash line in 39 games during 2020 and is expected to begin spring training as Arizona's starting catcher.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks offer contracts to Kelly, Weaver, Smith

The Arizona Diamondbacks offered contracts to three arbitration-eligible players on Wednesday, including catcher Carson Kelly and pitchers Luke Weaver and Caleb Smith

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riding pine Saturday Kelly isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Rockies.

Impact Kelly will take a seat for a second consecutive contest after also sitting for Friday's nightcap. Daulton Varsho will start behind the plate with Jon Jay taking over in center field.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting second game Kelly isn't starting Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Rockies.

Impact Kelly started the first game of the twin bill and went 1-for-3 with one strikeout. He'll play a bench role in Game 2 as Stephen Vogt starts behind the plate.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rays clinch first AL East title in 10 years

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plates two in win Kelly went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored during the Diamondbacks' 7-3 win over the Rangers on Wednesday.

Impact Kelly is on track to the season on an upswing, hitting 7-for-26 over his previous seven contests while slugging .577. For the season he is still slashing just .207/.246/.371.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Mathisen hits 2 HRs, D-backs beat Rangers 7-3

Rookie Wyatt Mathisen hit his first two career homers, fellow rookie Daulton Varsho knocked in the go-ahead run with a triple and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 7-3 victory...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kelly hits 3-run homer, Diamondbacks beat Rangers 7-0 Carson Kelly had a three-run homer, Caleb Smith and Riley Smith combined to throw a six-hitter and the Arizona...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Launches fifth homer Kelly went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Rangers.

Impact Kelly went deep off Rangers starter Jordan Lyles in the sixth inning to provide the Diamondbacks' final runs of the game. That was Kelly's fifth homer of the year to go with 15 RBI, eight runs scored and a .196/.237/.366 slash line in 36 contests.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly hits 3-run homer, Diamondbacks beat Rangers 7-0 Carson Kelly had a three-run homer, Caleb Smith and Riley Smith combined to throw a six-hitter and the Arizona Diamondbacks rolled to a 7-0...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Kelly hits 3-run homer, Diamondbacks beat Rangers 7-0

Carson Kelly had a three-run homer, Caleb Smith and Riley Smith combined to throw a six-hitter and the Arizona Diamondbacks rolled to a 7-0 victory over the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers top NL seed; Braves claim East; Indians in playoffs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS