JAKE MCCARTHY NEWS

Steals, scores in loss McCarthy went 2-for-4 with a double, stolen base and run scored in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Phillies.

Impact McCarthy extended a modest four-game hit streak with a third-inning double and came home on Gabriel Moreno's single. He later stole his 13th base after getting on via a bunt single. The outfielder is 7-for-16 with two doubles and two triples during the streak. The stolen base snapped a seven-game run without an attempt, which runs counter to the speedy McCarthy's behavior since being recalled in late May. He was 10-for-10 in steals over the first 10 games back in the majors.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Running wild McCarthy went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and two stolen bases in Tuesday's 10-5 win over Washington.

Impact McCarthy has multiple steals in two straight games and stolen 10 bags in 10 games since being recalled from Triple-A Reno. The outfielder is getting on base with regularity since rejoining the parent club, which could mean a full season's worth of steals. McCarthy had 23 stolen bases over 99 games in 2022.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds two more thefts McCarthy went 0-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases in Sunday's 8-5 loss to Atlanta.

Impact In his second MLB stint of 20203, McCarthy is showing off the same base-stealing skills he did when he got a second chance in 2022. Since returning from Triple-A Reno on May 26, the outfielder has swiped eight bases in nine games. McCarthy, who had a .229 on-base percentage before his demotion to Reno, has a .355 OBP since his recall.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday McCarthy isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Saturday against Atlanta.

Impact McCarthy has bounced back nicely since returning to the big leagues May 26, slashing .320/.370/.360 with two RBI and six stolen bases. He'll be replaced in right field by Pavin Smith on Saturday, allowing Evan Longoria to serve as Arizona's DH and bat sixth.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds another steal McCarthy went 2-for-4 with a stolen bag and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Rockies.

Impact McCarthy singled to lead off the second and wasted no time stealing second for his fifth stolen base over the last three games. The 25-year-old has also notched six hits over that same span and has not struck out. He looks much more comfortable at the plate since being called back up from Triple-A Reno and should continue to be a great option for steals if he can continue to find ways to get on base.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Running again McCarthy went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases in Tuesday's 5-1 win over Colorado.

Impact McCarthy's two steals give him four over the last two games and five since he was recalled from Triple-A Reno. The outfielder, who stole 23 bases in 99 games last season, is 5-for-14 with a walk since rejoining the parent club.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks renew interest in running game with Jake McCarthy's return Early on, the Diamondbacks led the league in stolen bases. Since then, their running game has gone quiet.

MAY 30, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Swipes two bags in victory McCarthy went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run, two RBI and two stolen bases against Colorado in a 7-5 win Monday.

Impact McCarthy was a key catalyst for the offense near the bottom of the order, knocking in Arizona's first two runs in the second inning and swiping second base on two occasions. The speedy outfielder recently returned from a prolonged stint in the minors and had gone 1-for-8 since his return coming into Monday, so the big performance could be a turning point in his season. McCarthy's sprint speed ranks in the 98th percentile in the majors, making him a legitimate threat to steal any time he reaches base.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claims third straight start McCarthy will start in right field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact McCarthy will man right field for the third game in a row after he went 1-for-5 with a double, a walk and a stolen base between his first two contests since returning from Triple-A Reno. With Dominic Fletcher now back in the minors, McCarthy looks like he'll handle an everyday role in the Arizona outfield. Despite his struggles over 76 plate appearances in the majors this season (.487 OPS), McCarthy makes for an intriguing speculative pickup off the waiver wire due to the stolen-base upside he displayed with Arizona in 2022.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag in return to majors McCarthy went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact McCarthy tore up Triple-A pitching with a .322/.410/..522 slash line, four home runs, four stolen bases, 17 RBI and 17 runs scored in 22 games over the last month. The outfielder should get a look in an everyday role, either in center field or right field, as long as he can continue his strong hitting following his call-up. At the major-league level this year, he has a .138 batting average, .464 OPS, one homer and three steals through 73 plate appearances, so he still has a ways to go to prove himself again after regressing from last year's breakout campaign.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to majors The Diamondbacks are planning to recall Jake McCarthy from Triple-A Reno on Friday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact McCarthy was demoted to Reno in late April after hitting just .143 with Arizona to begin the season. He's hit well in the minors since, maintaining a .410 average and .932 OPS while swiping four bags across 22 games. Dominic Fletcher was optioned in a corresponding move, leaving McCarthy as the favorite to be the primary starter in center field.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks option struggling OF Jake McCarthy to Reno The Arizona Diamondbacks demoted slumping outfielder Jake McCarthy to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

APRIL 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Diamondbacks option outfielder Jake McCarthy to Triple-A The Arizona Diamondbacks sent down outfielder Jake McCarthy after a dismal start to his season.

APRIL 25, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Optioned to Triple-A McCarthy was optioned Tuesday to Triple-A Reno, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact McCarthy had quite a bit of fantasy buzz leading into the 2023 campaign following his mini breakout in 2022, but he heads to the farm having slashed just .143/.229/.238 with one homer and two steals through 22 games (70 plate appearances) this season for the Diamondbacks. Emmanuel Rivera has been recalled in a corresponding move, though it should be Pavin Smith who benefits most from McCarthy's demotion.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks slump McCarthy went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Padres.

Impact McCarthy snapped an 0-for-22 skid with an eighth-inning homer, his first of the season. The outfielder, who provided surprising fantasy value in the second half of 2022, is slashing .150/.227/.250 through 21 games. During his slump, McCarthy lost at-bats to Pavin Smith and Lourdes Gurriel.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits again Saturday McCarthy remains on the bench Saturday against San Diego.

Impact At the start of the season, McCarthy appeared primed to start against every righty as well as a handful of lefties. His off day here against Joe Musgrove means he's now been on the bench against four of the last five right-handers Arizona has faced. The loss of playing time is no surprise given that he's hitting just .143/.226/.196 on the year. Pavin Smith remains in the lineup as the designated hitter, while Lourdes Gurriel plays left field alongside Alek Thomas and Corbin Carroll.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Friday McCarthy isn't in Arizona's lineup Friday against San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact It has been nine games since McCarthy last recorded a base hit, so he will take a seat again Friday. His absence opens up a spot for Pavin Smith to serve as Arizona's designated hitter and bat sixth.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends hitless run McCarthy went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter in Wednesday's 14-5 loss to St. Louis.

Impact McCarthy is hitless over his last 15 at-bats and is batting just .154 through 17 games. Wednesday's non-start was the second straight game against a right-hander that the lefty-hitting outfielder opened on the bench. Pavin Smith, who homered for a second straight game in place of McCarthy in the starting lineup, could grab more opportunities going foward.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Wednesday McCarthy will take a seat Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Impact McCarthy will head to the bench after he went 0-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 8-7 win over St. Louis. Corbin Carroll will slide over to right field while Pavin Smith enters the lineup at designated hitter and bats sixth as the Diamondbacks attempt to finish off the series sweep.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits for second time in four games McCarthy is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact After going hitless in 10 at-bats over his last three starts to drop his season-long average to .170, McCarthy will find himself out of the lineup for the second time in four games. Pavin Smith, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 5-0 win over Miami, will be rewarded with a second straight start while McCarthy heads to the bench.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Friday McCarthy is not in the lineup Friday against the Marlins.

Impact Lourdes Gurriel, Alek Thomas and Corbin Carroll will start across the outfield for the Diamondbacks with left-hander Trevor Rogers on the mound for Miami. McCarthy had a lot of fantasy hype this spring, but he's slashing just .195/.267/.268 with zero homers and two steals through 12 games.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs get 16 hits, rout Dodgers 11-6, to take 3 of 4

Josh Rojas had his second straight three-hit game, Pavin Smith drove in three runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks got 16 hits in an 11-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-6

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against lefty McCarthy isn't in Arizona's starting lineup Friday against the Dodgers, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact After going 4-for-7 at the plate and recording a steal over Arizona's last two games, the lefty-hitting McCarthy will take a seat against the lefty-throwing Clayton Kershaw on Friday. As a result, Corbin Carroll will move over to right field and Lourdes Gurriel will play in left, giving Kyle Lewis an opportunity to serve as Arizona's DH and bat second.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches base four times McCarthy went 2-for-3 with a walk, was hit by a pitch, scored two runs and was successful on one of two attempted steals in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Padres.

Impact McCarthy was part of a lower-half of the order that was a key to the win. He started Arizona's four-run eighth inning with a single and stole second base before racing home with the tying run on a safety squeeze bunt by shortstop Geraldo Perdomo. McCarthy stole 23 bases (caught three times) in 99 games last season, so he has the ability to make an impact for fantasy teams.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE