JAKE MCCARTHY NEWS

Recalled from Reno McCarthy was recalled Tuesday from Triple-A Reno, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

Impact McCarthy has been a disappointment at the major-league level this season, but he boasts a .360/.416/.594 batting line with nine homers and 15 steals in 45 games at Triple-A. He just earned his second straight Pacific Coast League Player of the Week award and could draw semi-regular starts in the Diamondbacks' outfield down the stretch. Pavin Smith was optioned out in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs option OF Jake McCarthy, recall OF Kyle Lewis The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned outfielder Jake McCarthy to Triple-A Reno on Monday and recalled outfielder Kyle Lewis.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Optioned to Reno McCarthy was optioned Monday to Triple-A Reno, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact It's the second demotion of the year for McCarthy, who has racked up 26 stolen bases but carries a rough .245/.325/.331 batting line across 291 plate appearances. Kyle Lewis will fill his spot on the Diamondbacks' major-league roster ahead of Monday's series opener at Coors Field in Colorado.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday McCarthy is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Impact McCarthy has gone 5-for-10 with three walks and three stolen bases over his last four games, but he carries a disappointing .255/.332/.334 slash line in 279 total plate appearances this year. Tommy Pham, Alek Thomas and Corbin Carroll will canvas the Arizona outfield Wednesday.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steals two bases in loss McCarthy went 2-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Twins.

Impact McCarthy registered a pair of steals, upping his season total to 25 in 81 games. That's two more than had last season in 99 games. The steals were is first nine games, as the outfielder was mired in a 3-for-20 slump during the previous eight games.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Thursday McCarthy is not in the lineup Thursday against the Giants.

Impact Lourdes Gurriel, Alek Thomas and Corbin Carroll will start across the outfield as the Diamondbacks take on the Giants and left-handed opener Scott Alexander. The left-handed-hitting McCarthy should be available off the bench.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup McCarthy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus Seattle.

Impact McCarthy has a .721 OPS through 14 games in the second half and will head to the bench Sunday against Mariners righty Luis Castillo. Dominic Canzone will start in right field and bat fifth in McCarthy's absence.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday McCarthy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact Though most of the lefty-hitting McCarthy's off days come against left-handed pitching, he'll head to the bench Sunday while a right-hander (Luke Weaver) toes the rubber for Cincinnati. Dominic Canzone will pick up his first career start in right field in place of McCarthy, who is slashing .292/.414/.333 with four runs, two RBI and two stolen bases in his first eight games out of the All-Star break.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags in win McCarthy went 2-for-5 with a run and two stolen bases in a 5-3 victory versus Atlanta on Wednesday.

Impact McCarthy capitalized on both of his singles in the contest, swiping second base following each hit. It was the sixth time this season that the speedy outfielder has stolen multiple bags in a contest, and he's up to 22 thefts overall, tied for eighth in the majors. McCarthy spent about a month in the minors early in the season following a slow start to the campaign, but he's been outstanding since his return, slashing .306/.382/.410 with a home run, 10 RBI, 22 runs and 20 thefts in 21 attempts over 43 games.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Tuesday McCarthy is absent from the lineup Tuesday at Atlanta.

Impact Lourdes Gurriel, Alek Thomas and Corbin Carroll will start across the outfield for the Diamondbacks as they face off against right-hander Bryce Elder. McCarthy is stuck in a 2-for-14 rut at the dish, though he has drawn five walks over that span.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Prominent in loss McCarthy went 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and was picked off first base in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact McCarthy's threat as a speedster was on display, both good and bad, during the game. He beat out a two-out, infield chopper in the fourth inning that plated two runs and tied the game. Later, with Arizona down a run, he led off the seventh with a walk and was picked off by Toronto reliever Nate Pearson. McCarthy told Ethan Diamandas of MLB.com that he didn't feel he was being over-aggressive and the pickoff throw was perfectly timed. The outfielder is second on the Diamondbacks and tied for 12th in MLB with 20 steals.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday McCarthy isn't in Arizona's lineup Saturday against Pittsburgh.

Impact After walking twice, scoring twice and stealing two bases during Friday's win, McCarthy will get a breather Saturday. His absence moves Corbin Carroll into right field and allows Lourdes Gurriel to start in left while batting fifth.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two thefts McCarthy went 0-for-2 with two walks, two runs scored and two steals in Friday's 7-3 win over the Pirates.

Impact McCarthy's speed set up runs in the third and fourth innings. He led off both frames with a walk then stole second base before coming around to score. He has three steals over the last two games and reached the 20-steal mark in just 58 games. It's the second consecutive season with at least 20 thefts for McCarthy, who has a .377 OBP since returning to the majors May 26.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Thursday McCarthy is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mets.

Impact Dominic Fletcher will start in right field and bat seventh versus the Mets and right-hander Carlos Carrasco. This is presumably a planned day of rest for McCarthy, who's delivered a .316/.373/.439 batting line with 16 stolen bases in 35 games since being recalled to the Diamondbacks' major-league roster in late May.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 18th steal McCarthy went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Mets.

Impact McCarthy had gone six games without a steal entering this contest. He's been pretty steady lately, going 27-for-83 (.325) over his last 25 games. The outfielder has a .254/.321/.367 slash line, 18 thefts, two home runs, 11 RBI and 24 runs scored over 197 plate appearances.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Sunday off McCarthy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact After going 1-for-6 with a triple, a walk, a run and an RBI between the first two games of the series in Anaheim, the lefty-hitting McCarthy will check out of the lineup with southpaw Reid Detmers on the bump for the Angels. Dominic Fletcher will replace McCarthy in right field.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson, Fletcher and McCarthy power the Diamondbacks to a 3-1 win over the Angels

Ryne Nelson worked 7 1/3 strong innings and Dominic Fletcher and Jake McCarthy had RBIs as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1

JULY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads off Wednesday McCarthy batted leadoff and went 1-for-4 in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact McCarthy was given a vote of confidence, moving up from ninth to leadoff, as a fill-in for a resting Geraldo Perdomo. The outfielder has hit safely in 13 of the last 15 games, posting a .333 average and .868 OPS during that stretch. Since returning to the majors in late May, McCarthy is batting .303 with three doubles, two triples, one home run, 17 RBI, 15 steals and 15 runs over 29 contests.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds another theft McCarthy went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Rays.

Impact McCarthy has logged three steals over his last five games, going 5-for-19 (.263) in that span. The outfielder is batting .288 in June, earning him a regular role in right field. He's up to a .241/.309/.342 slash line with 17 steals, two home runs, 10 RBI and 23 runs scored over 176 plate appearances on the year.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs steal in loss McCarthy went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and run scored in Saturday's 7-6 loss to San Francisco.

Impact McCarthy was part of Arizona's four-run fifth inning, leading off with a bunt single, swiping second base, then coming home on Ketel Marte's single. It was the 16th stolen base for McCarthy, who has 14 thefts in the 26 games since returning to the majors.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Thursday McCarthy is not in Thursday's lineup against the Nationals.

Impact Nick Ahmed and Alek Thomas enter the fray in this one, relegating McCarthy to the bench, even with righty Jake Irvin on the hill for Washington. McCarthy is hitting .274 with one home run and seven steals in 18 games this month.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jake McCarthy aims to lead D-backs to sweep of Guardians Jake McCarthy was demoted to Triple-A Reno in late April with a demoralizing .143 average in 63 at-bats.

JUNE 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Goes yard in win McCarthy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Guardians.

Impact McCarthy extended his hitting streak to six games (10-for-24), and his go-ahead solo shot in the eighth inning was his fifth extra-base hit during the streak. The outfielder hadn't homered since April 23, just two games before his demotion to Triple-A Reno. He's at two long balls, eight RBI, 18 runs scored, 14 stolen bases and a .233/.296/.357 slash line over 42 contests this year. He's seeing regular playing time thanks to his improved hitting of late, which has pushed Pavin Smith into more of a part-time role.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McCarthy hits the go-ahead homer, D-backs use 3 long balls in the 8th to beat the Guardians 6-3

Jake McCarthy hit a go-ahead homer leading off the eighth, Corbin Carroll added a two-run shot three batters later and the Arizona Diamondbacks launched three long balls in the inn...

JUNE 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adds another steal Friday McCarthy went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 5-1 win over the Guardians.

Impact McCarthy has stolen a base in consecutive games after going seven contests without a theft. The outfielder has also hit safely in five straight games, going 9-for-21 (.429) with four extra-base hits in that span. He's hit fairly well since returning to the majors May 26, lifting his season slash line to .230/.295/.333 with 14 steals, one home run, seven RBI and 17 runs scored over 140 plate appearances.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE