CARSON KELLY NEWS

Returns to lineup Monday Kelly is starting at catcher and batting sixth in Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact After getting a breather Sunday, Kelly will return to the lineup to face lefty starter Matthew Liberatore in St. Louis. Kelly's current backup, Reese McGuire, launched his fourth home run of the year Sunday in only 12 games, while Kelly has been slumping recently. The latter should remain Chicago's top catcher as long as Miguel Amaya (oblique) is sidelined, but McGuire could carve out a larger role in the short term if he stays hot and Kelly continues to struggle.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Getting Sunday off Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Kelly will take a seat after starting three of Chicago's last four contests. In his stead, Reese McGuire will start behind the plate and bat eighth. After a hot start to the season, Kelly is slumping this month, slashing just .171/.209/.220 in 11 June games.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gets Sunday off Kelly is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Kelly will take a seat after starting three of Chicago's last four contests. In his place, Reese McGuire will start behind the plate and bat eighth. After a hot start to the season, Kelly is slumping this month, slashing just .171/.209/.220 in 11 June games. Miguel Amaya (oblique) figures to push Kelly for playing time once he's able to return from the injured list.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Kelly is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Kelly had started each of the previous two contests but will get a breather for the series opener versus Seattle. Reese McGuire is catching and batting ninth for the Cubs on Friday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO

Resting Sunday Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Kelly will get some rest for the series finale while Reese McGuire forms a battery with starting pitcher Colin Rea on Sunday.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Sunday Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Kelly will get some rest for the series finale while Reese McGuire forms a battery with starting pitcher Colin Rea on Sunday.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Friday Kelly is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Pittsburgh.

Impact Kelly has been slumping at the plate recently, going 4-for-37 (.108) with three runs scored over his last 11 games. He'll get a day off Friday against Paul Skenes and the Pirates, allowing for Reese McGuire to draw a start behind the dish.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back with two hits in loss Kelly went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Phillies.

Impact After getting a breather Tuesday, Kelly returned Wednesday and delivered his first multi-hit effort since May 24. In 10 games since that last two-hit performance, the catcher had gone just 2-for-30 with six strikeouts. Kelly still has a solid .255 batting average and .868 OPS, thanks to a scintillating start to the season, and he should remain Chicago's clear No. 1 backstop as long as Miguel Amaya (oblique) remains sidelined.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back with two hits in loss Kelly went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Phillies.

Impact After getting a breather Tuesday, Kelly returned Wednesday and delivered his first multi-hit effort since May 24. In 10 games since that last two-hit performance, the catcher had gone just 2-for-30 with six strikeouts. Kelly still has a solid .255 batting average and .868 OPS, thanks to a scintillating start to the season, and he should remain Chicago's clear No. 1 backstop as long as Miguel Amaya (oblique) remains sidelined.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Tuesday's lineup Kelly is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Philadelphia.

Impact Kelly batted seventh Monday -- which is the lowest he's hit since April -- and is out of the lineup altogether Tuesday as he battles through a 2-for-30 slump. Reese McGuire is catching and batting ninth for the Cubs.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 10 • SUNTIMES.COM

Slides down to No. 7 spot Kelly is starting at catcher and batting seventh in Monday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Kelly had been batting cleanup some recently but will slide down in the order Monday as he tries to break out of a slump. Over his last 10 games, the veteran backstop is batting just .138 with a .435 OPS. Kelly's season-long numbers still look pretty good due to a hot start, and he should be in no risk of losing playing time in the short term, though the eventual return of Miguel Amaya (oblique) could squeeze Kelly if he continues to struggle at the plate.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Flaherty fans 9 in 6 scoreless innings as Tigers beat Cubs 4-0 in matchup of AL-NL Central leaders

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JUNE 8

Not in lineup Kelly is not in the Cubs' starting lineup against the Tigers on Saturday.

Impact Kelly will get a breather after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Friday's 3-1 loss to Detroit. Reese McGuire will serve behind home plate and bat ninth while forming a battery with Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Kelly is not in the Cubs' starting lineup against the Tigers on Saturday.

Impact Kelly will get a breather after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Friday's 3-1 loss to Detroit. Reese McGuire will serve behind home plate and bat ninth while forming a battery with Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Exiting starting nine Kelly is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt versus the Nationals.

Impact Kelly started at catcher in the first two games of the three-game set but will get a breather for Thursday's finale. Reese McGuire is behind the dish and batting ninth.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Exiting starting nine Kelly is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt versus the Nationals.

Impact Kelly started at catcher in the first two games of the three-game set but will get a breather for Thursday's finale. Reese McGuire is behind the dish and batting ninth.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up to third in order Kelly is starting at catcher and batting third in Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Kelly had been batting cleanup recently but will now move up to the No. 3 spot for the first time all season. The veteran has had a fantastic start to the year with a .927 OPS and nine home runs through 37 games. While Miguel Amaya is still in the mix behind the plate, Kelly has emerged as the team's top option due to his strong offensive production.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Busch's big day propels Cubs to 8-3 win over Nationals

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JUNE 4

Out of lineup Sunday Kelly is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact It's likely just a rest day for Kelly, who went 0-for-10 with a walk while starting the previous three games. Reese McGuire will step in behind the plate to catch for veteran righty Jameson Taillon on Sunday.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Wednesday's lineup Kelly (illness) is starting behind home plate and batting fifth against the Rockies on Wednesday.

Impact Kelly is back in the lineup after being omitted from Tuesday's starting nine due to an illness, though he did pinch hit for Reese McGuire in the ninth inning. Kelly has slashed .241/.328/.389 with 11 runs, two home runs and three RBI in 61 plate appearances since the beginning of May.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies look to break slide in game against the Cubs

The Colorado Rockies are looking to stop their four-game losing streak with a victory over the Chicago Cubs

MAY 28

Remains out of lineup Kelly (illness) was omitted from the Cubs' lineup against the Rockies on Tuesday.

Impact Kelly did not play Sunday and Monday after being scratched from Sunday's lineup due to an illness. This will be the third straight game Kelly is absent due to the illness, but he may be available off the bench with Miguel Amaya (oblique) on the 10-day injured list. Reese McGuire has the start behind the dish and is batting ninth.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs host the Rockies on home winning streak

The Chicago Cubs, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Colorado Rockies

MAY 27