Makes second straight start McCarthy started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Padres. Impact McCarthy walked, stole second and came around to score on a Nick Ahmed single during Arizona's six-run third inning. It was a the second consecutive start for the lefty-hitting outfielder, who was part of Tuesday's near no-hitter by San Diego lefty Blake Snell. The steal was the first for McCarthy, who had double-digit steals over three full minor-league seasons, including a career-high 29 in 2021. He's started four of the six games since being called up from Triple-A Reno and will be in the outfield mix through the end of the season. That could become an everyday job for McCarthy if the Diamondbacks move Pavin Smith to first base full time in place of the 30-year-old Christian Walker (.673 OPS).
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE