CARSON KELLY NEWS

Rookie Wenceel Pérez hits three-run triple in six-run 7th as Tigers beat Diamondbacks 8-3

Wenceel Pérez hit a three-run triple to break open a close game and Jack Flaherty picked up his first victory of the season as the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Arizona Diamon...

MAY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trevor Rogers and the Marlins bullpen shut out the Tigers for the second straight day in a 2-0 win

Bryan De La Cruz homered, Trevor Rogers pitched five scoreless innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0

MAY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carson Kelly's 3-run homer in 10th helps undefeated Tigers beat Mets, who fall to 0-4

Carson Kelly hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run 10th inning, and the Detroit Tigers extended their best start in almost a decade with a 5-0 victory over the New York Mets, who...

APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carson Kelly hits RBI single in the 10th as the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-6

Carson Kelly hit run-scoring singles in the seventh and 10th innings, helping the Detroit Tigers rally for a 7-6 victory over Luis Robert Jr. and the Chicago White Sox

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep Friday Kelly went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 8-2 loss to the Athletics.

Impact Kelly has seen somewhat limited playing time since signing with the Tigers on Aug. 19. He hasn't done much to earn more either, batting .190 (8-for-42) over 15 games with his new team, with his homer Friday being his first blast with the Tigers. He's at a .214/.270/.302 slash line with two long balls, 11 RBI, 11 runs scored and one stolen base over 48 contests between Detroit and Arizona this season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers catcher Carson Kelly needs to show development in line-drive contact on offense and receiving on defense within the next six weeks.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Eric Haase is out and Carson Kelly is in as the Tigers shake up their catching The Tigers signed former Arizona catcher Carson Kelly to a major-league deal with a $3.5 million player option for 2024.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Detroit Tigers release veteran catcher Eric Haase, sign free agent C Carson Kelly with eye on future

With an eye toward improving their catching in the future, the Detroit Tigers designated veteran Eric Haase for assignment and signed free agent catcher Carson Kelly

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs with Detroit Kelly and the Tigers agreed on a major-league contract with a club option for 2024 on Saturday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Kelly was released by the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, but it didn't take long for him to find a new squad. The catcher has struggled to a .226 average with one homer, six RBI, six runs and a stolen base over 84 at-bats in 33 games with Arizona this season. Kelly will seemingly replace Eric Haase as Detroit's primary backup behind Jake Rogers moving forward after Haase was designated for assignment Saturday.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by D-backs The Diamondbacks released Kelly on Tuesday.

Impact After being designated for assignment Sunday, Kelly will now begin the search for a new organization. The 29-year-old backstop is slashing .226/.283/.298 through 92 plate appearances this season and could at least draw a minor-league contract from another team.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Kelly was designated for assignment Sunday.

Impact Dating back to the start of last season, Kelly is slashing .214/.283/.327, and while he is generally regarded as a solid defender, the Diamondbacks decided Jose Herrera is the preferred backup option to Gabriel Moreno going forward. Given that Kelly is owed the remainder of a $4.3 million deal this season, he will likely pass through waivers and head to Triple-A Reno.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact The 29-year-old has worked as Arizona's primary backstop since Gabriel Moreno (shoulder) landed on the injured list, but Kelly has just a .174/.194/.232 slash line in 72 plate appearances this season. Jose Herrera will take over behind the plate for Sunday's series finale versus Seattle.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Friday Kelly is not in the lineup Friday against the Mariners.

Impact Jose Herrera will start behind the plate and bat ninth. Kelly has slashed just .167/.188/.226 across 21 games (69 plate appearances) this season when healthy.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Kelly is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Kelly will hit the bench for the matinee game after starting each of the last four contests while going 1-for-11 at the dish. Jose Herrera will check in behind the dish Wednesday, but Kelly looks set to work as the Diamondbacks' No. 1 backstop after Gabriel Moreno (shoulder) was recently placed on the 10-day injured list.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steps in as No. 1 catcher Kelly will start at catcher and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact With the Diamondbacks moving Gabriel Moreno (shoulder) to the 10-day injured list Sunday, Kelly looks like he'll be locked in as Arizona's clear No. 1 backstop for the time being. Kelly, who had been working in a timeshare with Moreno, is batting .175 with one home run in 60 plate appearances since returning from the 60-day injured list June 12. The 29-year-old is probably only worth a look in NL-only leagues or deeper mixed leagues that start two catchers.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Wednesday Kelly is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Kelly had started at catcher in each of Arizona's last three games while going 3-for-9 with a run scored. The Diamondbacks don't appear ready to pull the plug on Gabriel Moreno, however, so despite Kelly's recent uptick in starts, he still may be part of a timeshare behind the plate.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs burnt by two pitches: 'The beauty and the curse of baseball' PHOENIX -- Poised for a shutout win against one of baseball’s most electric pitchers, the D-backs’ fortunes at home Wednesday night changed...

JULY 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Hits first homer of season Kelly went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Angels.

Impact Kelly has provided four of his five RBI on the season over his last three games. The catcher started slowly but has hit safely in five of his last six contests. He's batting .212 with a homer, a double and two runs scored through 36 plate appearances. Gabriel Moreno continues to hold a slight edge for playing time, but Kelly could force an even split if he can keep his bat warm.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two more hits Thursday Kelly went 2-for-4 in Thursday's 5-3 win over Washington.

Impact After going hitless in his first 14 at-bats off the injured list, Kelly has four hits in the subsequent seven at-bats. He had been on the 60-day IL to start the season, and initial futility is the norm for players coming back from such a long stretch of not seeing MLB pitching.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins starting lineup Kelly went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Kelly got the start at catcher after Gabriel Moreno stared four of the last five, including the previous two games. The two hits were his first in five games since being activated off the 60-day injured list, where he began the season with a forearm injury. Kelly was 0-for-14 with a walk prior to his second-inning double Tuesday.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday vs. Guardians Kelly is not in the starting lineup versus the Guardians on Sunday.

Impact Kelly will take a seat after going 0-for-3 Saturday against Cleveland, and he's still searching for his first hit of the 2023 season. Gabriel Moreno gets the start behind the plate while Kelly rests.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rest day vs. Guardians Kelly is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus Cleveland.

Impact Kelly is still looking for his first hit of the 2023 season after going 0-for-11 versus the Phillies in the three-game series earlier this week. Gabriel Moreno will be the starting backstop and hit seventh versus Touki Toussaint and the Guardians on Friday.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Thursday Kelly is not in the lineup Thursday against the Phillies.

Impact Kelly will grab some rest after logging three straight starts following his Monday return from the 60-day injured list. Gabriel Moreno is catching for the Diamondbacks on Thursday and hitting eighth.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws third straight start Kelly will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Kelly has now started in three straight games since returning from the 60-day injured list Monday for his 2023 debut with the Diamondbacks and looks as though he'll operate as Arizona's top catcher ahead of Gabriel Moreno. However, given that Kelly is off to an 0-for-7 start at the plate since being activated, he may have to pick up the pace with the bat to ensure he sticks ahead of Moreno on the depth chart for the balance of the season.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in loss Kelly started at catcher and went 0-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's 15-3 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Kelly made a second consecutive start behind the dish after being activated off the 60-day injured list Monday. He's 0-for-7 thus far, but it's normal for a hitter's timing to be off after not seeing MLB pitching for such a long time. What's less normal is the staff ERA. Throwing out Tuesday's final inning that featured infielder Josh Rojas pitching, Kelly's catcher ERA is 9.00 (17 earned runs, 17 innings).

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE