CARSON KELLY NEWS

Starting Monday Kelly is starting at catcher and batting seventh Monday versus the Phillies.

Impact Kelly was activated from the 60-day injured list and will make his return to the lineup Monday. He'll replace Gabriel Moreno behind the plate, who he'll likely have to compete with for playing time moving forward.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs reinstate C Carson Kelly, LHP Joe Mantiply from IL The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated three players from the injured list in a series of transactions on Monday

JUNE 12, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Reinstated from 60-day IL Kelly (forearm) was activated from the 60-day injured list Monday, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Impact Kelly will make his return to the Diamondbacks' roster after he was placed on the injured list in late March with a fractured right forearm. The 28-year-old will be returning to a first place Arizona squad after he produced a .345 average with three doubles, four RBI and five runs scored over 29 at-bats over his eight-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno. Kelly will have to compete with Gabriel Moreno for reps at catcher moving forward, though Kelly could be eased back into fielding duties and operate more frequently as a designated hitter for the time being. He is coming off of a down year in 2022 where he posted a .211/.282/.334 slash line, all of which were his lowest marks over his three seasons with Arizona.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets timing down Kelly (forearm) went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Impact This was the fifth game of a rehab assignment for Kelly, who appears to be getting his timing down at the plate. He want 0-for-5 in the first two games but is 5-for-12 in the three games since. He started at catcher Tuesday and is scheduled to start behind the plate Wednesday, after which the team will assess whether to have him play a third consecutive game Thursday, per Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said that assessment will not include the possibility of Kelly being reinstated, saying the focus is on building stamina and accumulating reps.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Kelly (forearm) started at catcher and went 0-for-3 with a walk for Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact This was Kelly's second rehab start, both coming at catcher. He was limited to three innings Thursday due to rainy weather and followed up with seven innings Friday. Kelly is 0-for-5 in his two starts.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on rehab assignment Kelly (forearm) is expected to report to a minor-league affiliate Thursday to begin a rehab assignment, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Impact Kelly was cleared to begin participating in simulated games at extended spring training last week, but he now appears set to get some at-bats in an uncontrolled setting. The veteran catcher has been sidelined since fracturing his right forearm in a March 20 Cactus League game and will likely need an extended rehab assignment to regain his timing at the plate and to show the Diamondbacks that he isn't hampered when it comes to throwing out would-be base stealers. Once activated, Kelly will likely settle in as the top backup to Gabriel Moreno, who has fared well during his first season with the Diamondbacks.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serves as DH in XST Kelly (forearm) served as the designated hitter in an extended spring training game Friday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Kelly is scheduled to DH again Saturday, as he works his way back to full-game action. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said it would be reasonable to view Kelly like it's the start of spring training games for the catcher.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Live at-bats coming Kelly (forearm) will continue to take batting practice and is expected to take live at-bats this week.

Impact Kelly was hit by a pitch on his right forearm during a Cactus League game and has been healing since. The recovery time for such injuries is generally in the eight-to-10 weeks range, making a June return possible.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day injured list Kelly was transferred from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list by the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

Impact It clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Austin Adams after Adams had his contract selected from Reno on Saturday. Kelly is out of action with a right forearm fracture, and he isn't expected to be able to return until the late summer months.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not cleared for swinging Kelly (forearm) will under another round of X-rays on Monday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Kelly was seen last week by a team doctor, who did not authorized the injured catcher to starting swinging a bat. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Kelly has been performing other baseball-related activities and conditioning,

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to injured list Kelly (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Impact The 28-year-old suffered a fractured right forearm late in spring training from a hit-by-pitch, so it's no surprise he's opening the campaign on the injured list. It's unclear how long Kelly is expected to be sidelined, though it's worth noting the Diamondbacks didn't immediately place him on the 60-day IL, suggesting an earlier return could be possible. Gabriel Moreno and Jose Herrera are beginning 2023 as Arizona's backstops, with Moreno starting Opening Day and likely to see the bulk of the starts.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly injury reopens D-backs' catching competition SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The D-backs will be without the services of catcher Carson Kelly for an extended period after he was diagnosed with a f...

MARCH 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

D-backs C Carson Kelly fractured forearm on HBP Arizona Diamondbacks starting catcher Carson Kelly sustained a fractured forearm after getting hit by a pitch during Monday’s game.

MARCH 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Phillies won't put Harper on 60-day IL; Dbacks lose catcher

The Philadelphia Phillies aren't putting Bryce Harper on the 60-day injured list at the start of the season

MARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carson Kelly's injury accelerates timeline for Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno Following catcher Carson Kelly’s injury, the Diamondbacks will be leaning more heavily on Gabriel Moreno.

MARCH 21, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Diagnosed with fractured forearm Kelly was diagnosed Tuesday with a fractured right forearm, Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Kelly suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch in Monday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo did not offer an estimated recovery timetable, but this could very well lead to a multi-month absence for the 28-year-old catcher. He had been putting together a nice spring offensively, boasting a .320/.414/.520 slash line through 29 plate appearances in exhibition play. Offseason acquisition Gabriel Moreno would seem to be in line for something close to everyday playing time out of the gate in Arizona. Jose Herrera could back him up.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with right forearm injury Kelly left Monday's Cactus League game against the White Sox after being hit in the right forearm area, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact There's no information right now, but Kelly told Mackie that his level of concern is "not minimal." It's the second catcher injury in a few days after Gabriel Moreno left a Cactus League contest with a hit-by-pitch over the weekend, but this one sounds more serious. There should be an update on Kelly's status before Tuesday.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves after HBP Kelly left Monday's Cactus League game against the White Sox after being hit by a pitch, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Kelly appeared to be hit in the hand area, but nothing has been disclosed at this time. The backstop leaves just a couple days after Gabriel Moreno left for the Diamondbacks after being hit in the knuckles by a pitch. There should be an update on Kelly's status shortly.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

D-backs' Lovullo renews friendship with Japanese teammate

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids arbitration with D-backs Kelly signed a one-year, $4.275 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday to avoid arbitration, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Kelly's numbers took a substantial dip between 2021 and 2022, as the 28-year-old backstop slashed just .211/.282/.334 through 354 plate appearances last season. Kelly's decline, combined with the acquisition of Gabriel Moreno from Toronto, could end up limiting the number of chances he gets at the plate in 2023.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Monday Kelly isn't starting Monday against the Brewers.

Impact Kelly went 1-for-4 with a double, a run and a walk during Sunday's series finale in San Francisco, and he'll head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Cooper Hummel is starting behind the dish and batting eighth.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Villar single in 10th, Giants beat D-backs in home finale

Rookie David Villar hit a two-run, bases-loaded single with nobody out in the 10th inning to give the San Francisco Giants a 4-3 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks, a dramati...

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Saturday Kelly isn't starting Saturday against San Francisco.

Impact Kelly will get a day off after he went 4-for-11 with a double, a run, a stolen base and a strikeout over the last three games. Cooper Hummel is starting behind the dish and batting eighth.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros lose 5-2 to Diamondbacks as Walker gets key hit

The Houston Astros lost out on an opportunity to clinch the top seed in the AL when Christian Walker capped Arizona’s three-run 10th inning with a two-run single, sending the Diamo...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS