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Returns to starting lineup McCarthy started in right field and went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Wednesday's 12-4 win over the Dodgers.

Impact A day after lefty-hitting McCarthy was held out of the starting lineup against a right-hander in favor of Alek Thomas, he was back in there Wednesday against a righty. The presumption is that Thomas will be in lineups most nights against right-handers, and that his absence Wednesday was due to his recent return from a three-month absence. McCarthy's playing time takes a hit with Thomas' return, but he can still have value in a part-time role. He's second on the club with 13 steals.

JULY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against righty McCarthy was not in Tuesday's starting lineup against Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller.

Impact McCarthy had been a regular against righties, but his playing time is set to take a hit, as the Diamondbacks welcomed back Alek Thomas from a hamstring injury. Thomas' injury, which kept him out for the last three months, resulted in more playing time for McCarthy. He hits lefties better than Thomas, but the righty-hitting Randal Grichuk (.817 OPS against lefties) should be the primary fill-in for Thomas against southpaws.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Teoscar Hernández singles in go-ahead run in 9th, lifting Dodgers over D-backs, 6-5

Teoscar Hernández singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning for his third RBI of the game, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5

JULY 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks trade updates, speculation includes Jake McCarthy, Eugenio Suarez 2024 MLB trade deadline rumors, speculation, updates for Arizona Diamondbacks include Jake McCarthy, Eugenio Suarez, Christian Walker, Paul...

JUNE 10, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Jake McCarthy's 2-run homer helps carry the Diamondbacks to a 9-3 win against the Padres

Jake McCarthy’s two-run homer capped a six-run second inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 9-3 to split their four-game series

JUNE 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Pinch-hitter Pavin Smith smacks a 2-run homer to lift the Diamondbacks over the Giants 4-2

Pinch-hitter Pavin Smith connected for a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 4-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants

JUNE 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Not in Thursday's lineup McCarthy is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.

Impact McCarthy had started each of the last three games against right-handed pitchers, but he'll begin this one on the bench as the Mets go with righty Christian Scott as their starter. Pavin Smith will hold down right field.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks' Jake McCarthy throws it back to old-school WWE days with theme music Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy was a big fan of professional wrestling as a kid, as heard in his at-bat music.

MAY 26, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Day off Wednesday McCarthy isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact McCarthy will sit down for Wednesday's series finale after going 3-for-8 with a solo homer during the first two games of the series. Randal Grichuk will take over in right field and bat sixth.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday McCarthy is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

Impact The lefty-hitting McCarthy will sit in the series opener Monday despite Cincinnati sending right-hander Graham Ashcraft to the hill. McCarthy hit his first home run of the season in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Orioles. Pavin Smith will get the start at right field Monday and bat eighth.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks avoid a sweep with a 9-2 victory on an unusually sloppy day for the Orioles

Zac Gallen pitched six solid innings, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat an unusually sloppy Baltimore team 9-2 for their first victory at Camden Yards since 2007

MAY 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Taking seat Wednesday McCarthy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact McCarthy maintains a .369 on-base percentage over 86 plate appearances this season and has seemingly moved into an everyday role in the outfield while Alek Thomas (hamstring) is on the shelf, but the 26-year-old will hit the bench Wednesday. The Diamondbacks haven't indicated that the lefty-hitting McCarthy is dealing with an injury, but he was lifted for a pinch hitter in Tuesday's 6-2 win and is now on the bench Wednesday while the Reds bring a right-hander (Graham Ashcraft) to the hill. Pavin Smith will replace McCarthy in the Arizona outfield.

MAY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reds host the Diamondbacks on home losing streak

The Cincinnati Reds play the Arizona Diamondbacks looking to stop a four-game home skid

MAY 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Jake McCarthy's Calm Consistency a Stabilizer in D-backs Offense Jake McCarthy found himself in a difficult position on the Diamondbacks' roster coming into the regular season. The young lefty-handed outfi...

MAY 6, 2024 • SI.COM

Diamondbacks end 3-game losing streak, pound Padres 11-4

Ketel Marte and Joc Pederson homered to back Ryne Nelson’s return to the mound and the Arizona Diamondbacks snapped a three-game losing streak, defeating the San Diego Padres 11-4

MAY 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Resting against lefty McCarthy is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact McCarthy and fellow left-handed hitter Joc Pederson will duck out of the lineup for the series opener while the Dodgers bring southpaw James Paxton to the hill. In McCarthy's absence, Randal Grichuk will pick up a start in right field.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

George Kirby strikes out a career-high 12 as the Mariners beat the Diamondbacks 3-1

George Kirby struck out a career-high 12 batters in seven scoreless innings, Ty France hit a two-run homer and the Seattle Mariners beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1

APRIL 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Out against lefty McCarthy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact The lefty-hitting McCarthy will retreat to the bench for the series finale with southpaw Jordan Wicks toeing the rubber for Chicago. Randal Grichuk will replace McCarthy in right field.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores run in loss McCarthy started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Yankees.

Impact McCarthy entered the starting lineup for the injured Alek Thomas (hamstring) and scored on a Ketel Marte sacrifice fly. All three of McCarthy's plate appearances were against right-handers, and he was pinch-hit for by the switch-hitting Jorge Barrosa when southpaw Victor Gonzalez was throwing for New York. McCarthy and Barrosa could platoon while Thomas is sidelined.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start Monday McCarthy is starting in right field and batting eighth in Monday's game versus the Yankees.

Impact Alek Thomas (hamstring) is banged up, so McCarthy is handling right field while Corbin Carroll slides over to center. It's the first start of the season for McCarthy, who was hitless in two plate appearances off the bench in place of Thomas on Sunday.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in off bench McCarthy entered Sunday's game after Alek Thomas was removed with a hamstring injury.

Impact Thomas injured the hamstring while running out a double-play ball in the first inning and was eventually removed following the third. McCarthy, who went hitless in two at-bats, entered to play right field while Corbin Carroll moved to center. Thomas is expected to be evaluated Monday and may not be available for Monday's game against the Yankees. McCarthy is the most likely fill-in if Thomas is unavailable.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not projected for roster McCarthy was noticeably absent from the Diamondbacks' projected Opening Day roster from Steve Gilbert of MLB.com.

Impact McCarthy, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base Friday, has been a contributor the last two seasons, most notably for his speed. He stole 23 bases in 2022 then 26 last season. The 25-year-old outfielder appears to be on the bubble. The offseason additions of Joc Pederson and Randal Grichuk (ankle), plus the re-signing Lourdes Gurriel, makes it a crowded outfield. Arizona can also use Jace Peterson (wrist) as a depth outfielder in a pinch.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks manager Lovullo says OF Jake McCarthy will need "weeks" to recover from oblique strain

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says outfielder Jake McCarthy strained his oblique while taking batting practice Tuesday and is weeks from being healthy enough to play

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • Associated Press

McCarthy (oblique) replaced by Peterson on NLWC roster MILWAUKEE -- The D-backs made a last-minute injury substitution to their roster for the National League Wild Card Series, replacing outfield...

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

Removed from Wild Card roster McCarthy was removed from the Diamondbacks' roster ahead of their NL Wild Card Series matchup against Milwaukee due to an oblique injury, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact McCarthy suffered the injury during batting practice ahead of Game 1 and won't be eligible to return until the NLDS should the D-backs advance. Jace Peterson will join the active roster as McCarthy's replacement.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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