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Three hits in return McCann (back) went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Red Sox.

Impact McCann got into his first game action since Aug. 27 and delivered a strong performance at the plate while catching all nine innings. He struggled prior to his absence due to low-back tightness, going just 7-for-41 (.171) in August. Gabriel Moreno has operated as the Diamondbacks' top catcher since returning to the lineup in late August, but McCann will stay ahead of Adrian Del Castillo on the depth chart as long as he can stay healthy. For the season, McCann has a .256/.333/.400 slash line with three home runs, nine RBI and 14 runs scored over 102 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in return McCann (back) went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Red Sox.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup McCann (back) will start at catcher and bat sixth Saturday against the Red Sox.

Impact McCann has been sidelined since Aug. 29 due to lower-back tightness, but he's now been cleared to return behind the plate to catch Brandon Pfaadt while batting sixth.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to tight back McCann remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers due to low back tightness, MLB.com reports.

Impact McCann had been scheduled to start behind the plate in the Diamondbacks' 3-0 win Friday, but he ended up being scratched shortly before first pitch due to the back issue. Arizona is viewing McCann as day-to-day and should be able to navigate his absence with Adrian Del Castillo available as a third option at catcher behind top backstop Gabriel Moreno.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched Friday McCann was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact The Diamondbacks haven't provided a reason as to why McCann was taken out of the starting nine, but the team should offer some clarity in the near future. In the meantime, Gabriel Moreno will catch for starter Zac Gallen and bat fifth.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Collins' sacrifice fly lifts Brewers past Diamondbacks 9-8 after blowing 6-run lead

Isaac Collins hit a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to bring home the winning run, and the Milwaukee Brewers recovered after blowing a six-run lead to beat the Arizo...

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to lose work to Moreno McCann will start at catcher and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact Though he's included in the lineup for the series finale, McCann was on the bench for the previous two games and appears to have moved into the No. 2 role at catcher after Gabriel Moreno (finger) made his long-awaited return from the 60-day injured list Friday. McCann has been a serviceable replacement since he signed with Arizona in late June, slashing .247/.337/.403 with three home runs and nine RBI through his first 29 games with the team.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to lose work to Moreno McCann will start at catcher and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Reds.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Milwaukee's recent streak calls to mind the Brewers' 1987 season, which was quite a roller coaster

The Milwaukee Brewers have captured attention with their 14-game winning streak

AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

On bench Sunday McCann is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact McCann will head to the bench for the second time in the series while Jose Herrera receives a turn behind the plate. Arizona continues to lean on a three-man committee at catcher that also includes Adrian Del Castillo, who has typically been serving as Arizona's designated hitter but has made three starts as a backstop.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday McCann is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marte hits 9th inning go-ahead HRs in back-to-back Dbacks games, from each side of plate at Texas

Ketel Marte went deep for the Arizona lead with two outs in the ninth inning again against the Texas Rangers

AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

James McCann and Ketel Marte homer in 4-run 9th as Diamondbacks rally to beat Rangers

James McCann and Ketel Marte both homered with two outs in a four-run ninth inning for Arizona to beat the Texas Rangers 6-4

AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Resting Monday McCann is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

Impact After starting behind the plate in three of Arizona's previous four contests, McCann will get a breather as the Diamondbacks kick off a three-game set in Texas. Adrian Del Castilo will handle the catching duties for the Diamondbacks on Monday.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Diamondbacks score in 1st inning for MLB-best 6th game in row, later have 9 straight hits

The Arizona Diamondbacks scored in the first inning for the sixth game in a row, and later had nine hits in a row

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Getting breather Saturday McCann isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Colorado.

Impact McCann will get a day to clear his head Saturday after going just 1-for-17 with a walk and five strikeouts over his last six games. Jose Herrera will catch instead for starter Eduardo Rodriguez and bat ninth.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Tuesday McCann isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.

Impact The Diamondbacks have seemingly begun to use McCann behind the plate every other day since the start of August, and Tuesday will mark a day off for the 35-year-old backstop. Jose Herrera will start at catcher instead and bat ninth.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Sunday McCann is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact McCann will be on the bench for the third time in four games while the Diamondbacks continue to use a three-man committee at catcher that also includes Jose Herrera and Adrian Del Castillo. Herrera will get the nod behind the dish Sunday, catching for starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

This isn't the circus! Vierling makes juggling catch after crashing into wall Matt Vierling made sure to keep his eye on the ball – twice. The Tigers’ center fielder raced back to the warning track in the top of the fo...

JULY 30, 2025 • MLB.COM

Paul Skenes dominant again, striking out 9 in 6 innings as Pirates blank D-backs 6-0

Paul Skenes struck out nine and gave up three hits in six innings, Oneil Cruz and Ke’Bryan Hayes drove in two runs each, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-...

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Taking reps at first base McCann started taking reps at first base this week, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact McCann was signed to the roster late in June and has played regularly since his arrival. His primary job remains that of a catcher, but he's hit well in nine games (1.224 OPS) and could spell Josh Naylor when needed.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guides another struggling starter McCann went 1-for-2 with two walks, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 8-2 win over San Diego.

Impact McCann's been a welcome addition to the offense, going 7-for-20 (.350) with six walks, four extra-base hits, four RBI and six runs scored over his first seven contests. However, his biggest contribution may be as a manager of pitchers. After backstopping Zac Gallen to two consecutive strong outings, McCann guided Brandon Pfaadt through eight innings, the starter's longest outing of the season. Prior to McCann's arrival, Pfaadt had failed to pitch six innings in seven straight starts (8.48 ERA), but he's thrown six and now eight innings (12 strikeouts, 3.86) in his two starts with McCann as a batterymate.

JULY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Perdomo hits grand slam, Pfaadt throws 8 innings to help the Diamondbacks beat the Padres

Geraldo Perdomo hit a grand slam and All-Stars Eugenio Suárez and Corbin Carroll, as well as James McCann, also homered for the Arizona Diamondbacks in an 8-2 victory over the San...

JULY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Guides starter through gem Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said prior to Monday's game that he would stick with McCann catching for starter Zac Gallen if the battery achieve positive results, Alex Weiner of Ar...

Impact Given Monday's results -- Gallen allowed one unearned run on five hits and one walk while striking out nine over six innings -- it's a safe bet McCann has been good for the beleaguered starter. Prior to the Diamondbacks signing McCann, Gallen endured a nine-start stretch during which he posted a 6.97 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with 21 walks through 51.2 innings. In the two subsequent starts with McCann behind the dish, the right-hander is 2-0 with a 0.69 ERA, a 0.85 WHIP, 19 strikeouts and one walk over 13 innings. The catcher has also produced with a bat in hand, going 6-for-18 with two doubles, one home run, three RBI and five runs over six contests.

JULY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guides starter through gem Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said prior to Monday's game that he would stick with McCann catching for starter Zac Gallen if the battery continues to achieve positive results, Alex...

Impact Given Monday's results -- Gallen allowed one unearned run on five hits and one walk while striking out nine over six innings -- it's a safe bet McCann has been good for the beleaguered starter. Prior to the Diamondbacks signing McCann, Gallen endured a nine-start stretch during which he posted a 6.97 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with 21 walks through 51.2 innings. In the two subsequent outings with McCann behind the dish, the right-hander is 2-0 with a 0.69 ERA, a 0.85 WHIP, 19 strikeouts and one walk over 13 innings. The catcher has also produced at the plate, going 6-for-18 with two doubles, one home run, three RBI and five runs over six contests.

JULY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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