CARSON KELLY NEWS

Sits for series finale Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact After going 1-for-7 with a solo home run while starting behind the plate in both of the first two games in Colorado, Kelly will hit the bench for the series finale. Jose Herrera will catch for starting pitcher Zac Gallen on Sunday.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodgers, Joe power Rockies to 11-7 victory over Diamondbacks

Brendan Rodgers homered, Connor Joe had a three-run triple and the Colorado Rockies overcame a two-homer game by Arizona’s Christian Walker and beat the Diamondbacks 11-7

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks' Carson Kelly digs into his past to find way out of slump Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly found words of wisdom within notebooks from earlier in his career.

JULY 2, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Pops second homer Kelly went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 9-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact Kelly's two homers this year have come in his last three games. He's shown modest improvement lately, going 7-for-36 (.194) in his last 10 contests compared to a season batting average of .134 in 32 games. The catcher has added nine RBI, nine runs scored and three doubles, and it appears he'll continue to share time with Jose Herrera behind the dish. The two backstops have split time fairly evenly of late with neither of them hitting consistently enough to command a larger role.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks cruise 9-3 as Rockies lose another pitcher

David Peralta, Alek Thomas and Carson Kelly homered, and Merrill Kelly pitched seven strong innings to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies, who...

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Wednesday Kelly isn't in the lineup Wednesday against San Diego.

Impact Kelly is getting a day off after he went 2-for-6 with a homer, a double, four RBI, three runs and a walk over the last two games. Jose Herrera is starting at catcher and batting ninth.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks rally from 6-run deficit to beat Padres 7-6

Josh Rojas scored the winning run in the ninth inning when shortstop C

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knocks first homer Kelly went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-7 win over the Tigers.

Impact Kelly got the Diamondbacks on the board with his third-inning homer, which was his first in 30 contests this season. He added a game-tying sacrifice fly in the fifth. On top of his first long ball, this was the first time all year the catcher had multiple RBI or runs scored in a game. He's still hitting a paltry .122/.173/.178 with six RBI, seven runs scored and two doubles through 98 plate appearances. Kelly should continue to see about half of the playing time behind the dish in a timeshare with Jose Herrera while Daulton Varsho continues to play in the outfield regularly.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Saturday Kelly isn't starting Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Kelly went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Friday and will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Jose Herrera is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Kelly is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Padres, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Kelly will get a day off Wednesday after he started the last two contests and went 1-for-9 with a double. Jose Herrera will draw the start at catcher and bat ninth in the series finale.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alfaro gets winning hit, Padres beat Diamondbacks 3-2 in 11

Jorge Alfaro singled home the winning run with one out in the 11th inning to give the San Diego Padres a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

JUNE 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits out series finale Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact Kelly will take a seat after he went 3-for-16 with two walks, three RBI and two runs while starting behind the dish in five of the Diamondbacks' last six games. Jose Herrera will handle catching duties in the series finale.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sánchez slugs long homer, Twins pound Diamondbacks 11-1

Gary Sánchez smashed a long two-run homer that capped a six-run third inning, Dylan Bundy threw eight effective innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-1

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordan Luplow slugs 2 HRs, Diamondbacks top Twins 7-2

Jordan Luplow homered twice to back Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Wednesday Kelly isn't starting Wednesday against the Reds.

Impact Kelly started in the last three games and went 1-for-9 with a run, an RBI, two walks and two strikeouts. Jose Herrera will take over behind the dish and bat ninth.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mahle brilliant through 9, Reds beat D-backs 5-3 in 12

Albert Almora Jr. tripled home the go-ahead run in the 12th after Tyler Mahle pitched nine brilliant innings, and the Cincinnati Reds outlasted the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drury, Moustakas rally Reds over D-backs 5-4

Brandon Drury hit a tying three-run homer in the fifth inning, Mike Moustakas added a go-ahead single in the sixth and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4...

JUNE 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes first start off IL Kelly started at catcher and went 0-for-3 with two walks and an RBI in Sunday's 13-1 win over Philadelphia.

Impact This was Kelly's first start since being activated off the injured list, where he spent five weeks with an oblique injury. He guided seven pitchers on a bullpen day, so that part of his game is back, but Kelly's bat remains in a slumber. He's batting .098 over 22 games.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Kelly went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter and caught one inning in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Kelly, who had missed five weeks with an oblique injury, was activated Saturday but did not start. He flied out for Jose Herrera in the top of the eighth inning then caught bottom half of the frame. Kelly's return means Daulton Varsho will spend more time in the outfield.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

9 straight! Phils match best win run in 11 years, top Dbacks

Zack Wheeler struck out eight over six sharp innings, Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies won their ninth straight game with a 4-0 victory over the Arizo...

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off injured list Kelly (oblique) was activated from the injured list Saturday.

Impact Kelly missed more than a month of action with his injury, but he completed a rehab assignment and is ready to rejoin the big club. He figures to resume sharing the work behind the plate with Daulton Varsho.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches nine innings Kelly (oblique) caught nine innings for Triple-A Reno on Thursday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Catching a full game checks off another box for Kelly, who could be activated off the injured list soon. The right-handed hitting catcher would be a good matchup for Sunday, when the Phillies' scheduled starter is lefty Ranger Suarez.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies host the Diamondbacks on 5-game home win streak

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Arizona Diamondbacks aiming to extend a five-game home winning streak

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies start 3-game series against the Diamondbacks

The Philadelphia Phillies begin a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday

JUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will be evaluated Friday Kelly (oblique) will serve as the catcher for Triple-A Reno on Thursday then be evaluated for a possible return to the Diamondbacks, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Kelly, who was given Monday off after playing two rehab games, resumed his assignment this week, He caught seven innings Tuesday, going 3-for-5 with a home run and double, then served as the designated hitter Wednesday. It's possible he rejoins the Diamondbacks before the end of the road trip. Arizona begins a weekend series in Philadelphia on Friday.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE