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Sitting in second straight game McCarthy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Impact The Rockies having right-handed starters in every game so far this season, but that hasn't been enough for the left-handed-hitting McCarthy to hold down a full-time role. After struggling to a .120/.185/.200 batting line through his first 28 plate appearances with the Rockies, McCarthy will stay on the bench for a second straight game. The slumping Jordan Beck (.268 OPS in 27 plate appearances) will also hit the bench, with both he and McCarthy having started to cede more opportunities to Troy Johnston and Edouard Julien.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus righty McCarthy is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Astros.

Impact McCarthy batted leadoff in each of the Rockies' first five games this season, but he's seen his role reduced since then. The outfielder has started only three of the past six tilts and has been down in the No. 8 spot in the batting order for all of those starts. Jordan Beck will cover left field for the Rockies on Tuesday.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Running often McCarthy stole a base and scored a run in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact McCarthy was out of the lineup for the first time this season, but he entered the game in the eighth inning as a pinch runner. He immediately swiped second base and then came around to score the tying run. McCarthy is now 4-for-4 on the basepaths despite collecting only two hits across 19 at-bats to begin the campaign.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving afternoon off McCarthy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact McCarthy will get a breather Wednesday after he had started in the outfield and batted leadoff in each of the Rockies' first five games, going a collective 2-for-18 with an RBI and three stolen bases over that stretch. The left-handed-hitting McCarthy could be left out of the lineup against southpaws, but he looks like he'll be a regular presence atop the batting order versus right-handed pitching.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

Troy Johnston hit a two-run homer, Ezequiel Tovar had three hits and three RBIs, and the Colorado Rockies won for the first time this season by routing the Toronto Blue Jays 14-5

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Ponce carted off field after sustaining injury in Blue Jays debut TORONTO -- Cody Ponce left his Blue Jays debut on a medical cart on Monday night at Rogers Centre, a difficult scene to end his first Major...

MARCH 31 • MLB.COM

New Blue Jays RHP Cody Ponce carted off in 3rd inning of debut, leaves with right knee discomfort

Toronto right-hander Cody Ponce had to be carted off the field in the third inning of his first big league appearance since 2021 after he injured his right knee while trying to mak...

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Jake McCarthy's Recent Performance is Demoralizing for Rockies' Future Goals The Colorado Rockies left fielder Jake McCarthy is having a difficult time performing well at the plate.

MARCH 29 • SI.COM

Alcantara shines in his 6th opening day start, leading the Marlins past the Rockies

Sandy Alcantara put last year’s ups and downs behind him and got off to a strong start to this season

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Sanoja's 3 hits and Alcantara's solid start help Marlins beat Rockies 2-1

Javier Sanoja had three hits, Sandy Alcantara allowed one run over seven innings and the Miami Marlins opened the season with a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Rockies begin franchise makeover under the front office leadership of Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes

The Colorado Rockies have launched a franchise-wide reset under new baseball bosses Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

NL West Preview: Everyone is still chasing the Dodgers

Dave Roberts spent much of spring training thinking about how to manage the health of his two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers so they can play for the long haul once a...

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Coors Field conundrum: Jake McCarthy's speed makes lineup choices a tough call The Colorado Rockies acquired Jake McCarthy for his speed, defensive versatility across all three outfield positions, and base-stealing prow...

FEBRUARY 21 • ROXPILE.COM

Competing for starting role McCarthy is expected to compete with Mickey Moniak to start in right field to begin the 2026 season, Kyle Newman of the Denver Post reports.

Impact The Rockies acquired McCarthy this offseason, but the Rockies have a versatile roster, so he could face significant competition for the starting role in right field. Moniak may be the primary designated hitter against right-handed pitching, but Willi Castro, Troy Johnston and Tyler Freeman also figure to factor in at a corner outfield spot. Most importantly, McCarthy will need to bounce back as a hitter after posting only a .592 OPS across 222 plate appearances with the Diamondbacks in 2025.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Rockies acquire OF Jake McCarthy from Diamondbacks Deadspin | Rockies acquire OF Jake McCarthy from Diamondbacks

JANUARY 10 • DEADSPIN.COM

Rockies acquire outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Diamondbacks for a minor league pitcher

The Colorado Rockies have acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor league pitcher Josh Grosz

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

D-backs ease outfield glut, deal McCarthy to Rockies for pitching prospect The Diamondbacks on Saturday traded outfielder Jake McCarthy to the Rockies in exchange for Minor League right-hander Josh Grosz. It was exp...

JANUARY 10 • MLB.COM

Dealt to Rockies The Diamondbacks traded McCarthy to the Rockies on Saturday in exchange for Josh Grosz.

Impact McCarthy appeared in just 67 games for the Diamondbacks during 2025 and finished the season with a career-low .592 OPS across 222 plate appearances. Moving to Coors Field should help the 28-year-old's chances of bouncing back offensively in 2026, and he'll likely have more opportunities to start in the outfield with the Rockies as well.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to $1.5 million deal McCarthy agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Diamondbacs to avoid arbitration Thursday, Jack Sommers of DBacks on SI reports.

Impact McCarthy has been mentioned as a trade candidate this offseason, but he's stuck with the Diamondbacks thus far. He currently projects to serve on the strong side of a platoon in left field, though he'll need to improve significantly to retain that role after posting a 60 wRC+ across 222 plate appearances in 2025.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Potential trade candidate According to sources, McCarthy or Alek Thomas will likely be traded during the offseason, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The Diamondbacks would experience a cost-savings by moving one of these arbitration-eligible center fielders and using a younger player as the backup. McCarthy has been the more dangerous hitter, while Thomas is considered the better glove. Among the potential replacements are Blaze Alexander, Jorge Barrosa and Tim Tawa. Jordan Lawlar, who is blocked at shortstop by Geraldo Perdomo and didn't handle third base well during a September cameo in 2025, has played a handful of games in winter ball and is also an option.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pops fourth homer McCarthy went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Padres.

Impact This was McCarthy's first homer since Aug. 19 versus the Guardians. He hit .194 (12-for-62) over 21 games between long balls, including just 3-for-18 (.167) in his last seven contests. The outfielder has produced a lackluster .207/.251/.343 slash line with four homers, 20 RBI, 18 runs scored and six stolen bases over 214 plate appearances in the majors this year, a massive step down from hitting .285 with a .749 OPS in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Tatís Jr.'s grand slam sends Padres past Diamondbacks 7-4, eliminating Arizona

Fernando Tatís Jr. hit a grand slam in the fourth inning, and the San Diego Padres eliminated the Arizona Diamondbacks from playoff contention with a 7-4 victory

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers close on another NL West title, hurting D-backs' playoff hopes with 5-4 win in 11 innings

Tommy Edman hit an RBI single in the 11th inning to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Idle against southpaw McCarthy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact After starting in each of the last five games, the left-handed-hitting McCarthy will bow out of the lineup while the Phillies send southpaw Ranger Suarez to the hill. Tim Tawa will check in for McCarthy in left field and will bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up three hits in win McCarthy went 3-for-4 with a double and one run scored in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Phillies.

Impact McCarthy had gone just 1-for-16 over his previous five games. The outfielder has filled a strong-side platoon role down the stretch as the Diamondbacks' primary option in left field. He's up to a .209/.255/.335 slash line with three home runs, 19 RBI, 17 runs scored, seven doubles, four triples and six stolen bases over 207 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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