Kelly pitches Diamondbacks past Giants in 5-3 win
Merrill Kelly threw seven solid innings, Pavin Smith and Josh Reddick homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-3JULY 2, 2021
JOSH REDDICK
Smashes first homer Reddick went 3-for-4 with a double, two-run home run and an additional run as Arizona triumphed 5-3 over San Francisco on Thursday.
Impact Reddick was Arizona's most productive hitter on the game, doubling and scoring in the second, homering in the fourth to regain the lead, and singling in the eighth. The three-hit game elevated the veteran outfielder's average from .264 to .281 though he has just a single home run in 36 games this season which puts him on pace for a career low since he became a regular in 2012.
JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tatis delivers go-ahead hit, Padres beat Diamondbacks 5-4
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a go-ahead double during a three-run rally in the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4, taking two of three against the...JUNE 27, 2021
Enters for Marte again Reddick entered Saturday's game as a pinch runner for Ketel Marte (hamstring) in the first inning and stayed in to play right field. He went 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored...
Impact It was the second time this week that Reddick entered a game for Marte due to a hamstring issue. The Diamondbacks will likely give Marte more time off, which gives Reddick an opportunity for regular at-bats in the short term. Pavin Smith, who had started the game in right field, moved to center field where Marte had been.
JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fills in for Marte Reddick replaced an injured Ketel Marte (hamstring) in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to Milwaukee. He went 0-for-2 with a walk.
Impact Reddick entered the game as a pinch runner when Marte pulled up after hitting a ground-rule double in the first inning. He played right field while Pavin Smith moved from right to center. Hamstrings have been a recurring issue for Marte this season, so the Diamondbacks will want to make sure he's 100 percent. This could be a path to everyday at-bats for Reddick.
JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting versus righty again Reddick is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.
Impact For the third time in five games, Reddick finds himself on the bench against a right-handed starting pitcher (Freddy Peralta). The 21-53 Diamondbacks don't have much to gain by handing extensive playing time to a 34-year-old on an expiring contract, so Reddick will most likely continue to lose work to Pavin Smith and Josh Rojas in the corner outfield as the season unfolds.
JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Laces three singles Reddick went 3-for-5 with a run and three RBI in a 9-8 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday.
Impact Reddick recorded singles in the second, sixth and eighth innings, igniting a six-run near-comeback in the eighth. He'd been mired in a slump that saw his average dip from .333 on June 5 to .253 prior to Sunday's game, so Reddick will look to use the performance as a launching pad.
JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pujols HR, Dodgers send Diamondbacks to 17th straight loss
Albert Pujols hit a three-run homer and passed Mel Ott for 14th on the career runs list, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended the Arizona Diamondbacks’ losing streak to 17 games wi...JUNE 21, 2021
Not in Friday's lineup Reddick will sit Friday against the Angels.
Impact Reddick sits even with a righty (Shohei Ohtani) set to take the mound for the Angels. He's gone just 2-for-18 at the plate over his last seven games. Pavin Smith will start in right field in his absence.
JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bassitt stymies D-backs, Arizona drops 18th in a row on road
Chris Bassitt struck out six over seven strong innings to win his sixth consecutive decision, and the Oakland Athletics beat Arizona 5-2 to send the Diamondbacks to a franchise-rec...JUNE 9, 2021
Sits versus righty Reddick is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Reddick has been getting regular work against right-handers of late, but he'll still receive Sunday off even with Corbin Burnes on the bump for Milwaukee. Pavin Smith checks in for Reddick in right field.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Doubles in loss Reddick went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Saturday's 7-5 loss to Milwaukee.
Impact Reddick was back in the starting lineup Saturday and posted his sixth multi-hit game in 12 games as a starter. He had Pavin Smith are sharing right field, although recently both have been in the lineup against right-handers with Smith filling in at first base for Christian Walker (.167 against righties).
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yelich, Narváez HR, Brews hand D-backs 16th road loss in row
Christian Yelich and Omar Narváez hit back-to-back homers in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat Arizona 7-5, handing the Diamondbacks’ their team-record 16th straight...JUNE 5, 2021
Peralta nearly throws birthday no-no, Brewers beat D'backs
Freddy Peralta carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning on his 25th birthday and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1JUNE 5, 2021
Brewers' Freddy Peralta loses no-hit bid in 8th inning
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta celebrated his 25th birthday with a no-hit bid that was ended by Arizona’s Nick Ahmed with one out in the eighth inningJUNE 5, 2021
Out against lefty Reddick is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.
Impact The lefty-hitting Reddick will sit with a southpaw (David Peterson) on the hill for the Mets, but the veteran outfielder should enjoy near-everyday reps against right-handed pitching while he continues to wield a hot bat. In his first 12 games with Arizona, Reddick is hitting .370 with seven doubles, six RBI and four runs, but he has yet to draw a walk in 46 plate appearances and has benefited from a .436 BABIP.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Walks off Mets Reddick went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Mets.
Impact Reddick played hero for the night, as he doubled in two runs in the bottom of the 10th inning for a walkoff victory. He's done nothing but hit since the Diamondbacks selected his contract from Triple-A Reno and has multiple hits over four consecutive starts (11-for-20). It was thought that he and Pavin Smith would have to share right field after Christian Walker came off the injured list, but the two lefty hitters have been in the lineup the last two games against right-handed starters while the righty-hitting Walker took a seat.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Records three hits Reddick went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Monday's loss to the Mets.
Impact Reddick might have debuted late in the season but has undoubtedly provided a spark for the Diamondbacks' offense so far, hitting safely in all but three of his 11 games while recording three-hit performances in three of his last four contests. The sample size is small, but the veteran outfielder is hitting .366 with a .878 OPS after his first 41 plate appearances this season.
JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Three hits in win Reddick went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 9-2 win over St. Louis.
Impact Reddick, who had his second consecutive three-hit start, has been one of the Diamondbacks' hotter hitters during the team's 13-game losing streak that was halted Sunday. He's batting .324 since joining the big-league roster and is 10-for-20 with three doubles and two RBI over his last six contests.
MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Saturday's lineup Reddick was held out of Saturday's lineup against the Cardinals.
Impact The return of Christian Walker from an oblique injury had a ripple effect in the lineup, which resulted in Pavin Smith moving from first base to right field and Reddick taking a seat. Reddick had started seven of the first eight games since joining the Diamondbacks. He was needed at a time when injuries beset the roster, but guys are returning. With the Diamondbacks mired in a 13-game losing streak and the potential the organization to begin playing for next season, it's hard to see the 34-year-old Reddick being a big part of the plan going forward.
MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros overcome adversity to come 1 win shy of World Series
The Houston Astros overcame injuries to several top stars and dealt with the fallout from their sign-stealing scandal to come a win shy of reaching the World Series for the third t...OCTOBER 18, 2020
Sitting Game 6 Reddick is not in the lineup for Game 6 of the ALCS against the Rays on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Reddick is 4-for-11 in the series but will take a seat with southpaw Blake Snell pitching for Tampa Bay. Aledmys Diaz will receive the start in left field, shifting Kyle Tucker to right.
OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rays' offense stuck in neutral again as Astros force Game 6
The Tampa Bay Rays’ offense has fallen largely silent on the brink of the World Series except for an occasional homerOCTOBER 16, 2020
Springer, Altuve homer to keep Astros alive in ALCS
George Springer broke a tie with a two-run homer, José Altuve also went deep and hit an RBI double, and Zack Greinke escaped a bases-loaded jam for the Houston Astros, who beat the...OCTOBER 15, 2020
On bench for Game 3 Reddick is not in the lineup for Game 3 of the ALCS against the Rays on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Reddick finds himself on the bench with the left-handed Ryan Yarbrough starting for the Rays. Kyle Tucker starts in right field, with Michael Brantley in left and Aledmys Diaz serving as the designated hitter.
OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
