Carson Kelly
C CHC
Sat 9/23/23 12:59 AM

Kelly went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 8-2 loss to the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly has seen somewhat limited playing time since signing with the Tigers on Aug. 19. He hasn't done much to earn more either, batting .190 (8-for-42) over 15 games with his new team, with his homer Friday being his first blast with the Tigers. He's at a .214/.270/.302 slash line with two long balls, 11 RBI, 11 runs scored and one stolen base over 48 contests between Detroit and Arizona this season.

Carson Kelly
C CHC
Sat 8/19/23 5:15 PM

Kelly and the Tigers agreed on a major-league contract with a club option for 2024 on Saturday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly was released by the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, but it didn't take long for him to find a new squad. The catcher has struggled to a .226 average with one homer, six RBI, six runs and a stolen base over 84 at-bats in 33 games with Arizona this season. Kelly will seemingly replace Eric Haase as Detroit's primary backup behind Jake Rogers moving forward after Haase was designated for assignment Saturday.

Carson Kelly
C CHC
Wed 8/16/23 12:00 AM

The Diamondbacks released Kelly on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
After being designated for assignment Sunday, Kelly will now begin the search for a new organization. The 29-year-old backstop is slashing .226/.283/.298 through 92 plate appearances this season and could at least draw a minor-league contract from another team.

Carson Kelly
C CHC
Sun 8/13/23 12:44 PM

Kelly was designated for assignment Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Dating back to the start of last season, Kelly is slashing .214/.283/.327, and while he is generally regarded as a solid defender, the Diamondbacks decided Jose Herrera is the preferred backup option to Gabriel Moreno going forward. Given that Kelly is owed the remainder of a $4.3 million deal this season, he will likely pass through waivers and head to Triple-A Reno.

Carson Kelly
C CHC
Sun 7/30/23 3:09 PM

Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old has worked as Arizona's primary backstop since Gabriel Moreno (shoulder) landed on the injured list, but Kelly has just a .174/.194/.232 slash line in 72 plate appearances this season. Jose Herrera will take over behind the plate for Sunday's series finale versus Seattle.

Carson Kelly
C CHC
Fri 7/28/23 4:50 PM

Kelly is not in the lineup Friday against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Jose Herrera will start behind the plate and bat ninth. Kelly has slashed just .167/.188/.226 across 21 games (69 plate appearances) this season when healthy.

Carson Kelly
C CHC
Wed 7/26/23 2:15 PM

Kelly is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly will hit the bench for the matinee game after starting each of the last four contests while going 1-for-11 at the dish. Jose Herrera will check in behind the dish Wednesday, but Kelly looks set to work as the Diamondbacks' No. 1 backstop after Gabriel Moreno (shoulder) was recently placed on the 10-day injured list.

Carson Kelly
C CHC
Sun 7/23/23 12:10 PM

Kelly will start at catcher and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
With the Diamondbacks moving Gabriel Moreno (shoulder) to the 10-day injured list Sunday, Kelly looks like he'll be locked in as Arizona's clear No. 1 backstop for the time being. Kelly, who had been working in a timeshare with Moreno, is batting .175 with one home run in 60 plate appearances since returning from the 60-day injured list June 12. The 29-year-old is probably only worth a look in NL-only leagues or deeper mixed leagues that start two catchers.

Carson Kelly
C CHC
Wed 7/19/23 4:32 PM

Kelly is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly had started at catcher in each of Arizona's last three games while going 3-for-9 with a run scored. The Diamondbacks don't appear ready to pull the plug on Gabriel Moreno, however, so despite Kelly's recent uptick in starts, he still may be part of a timeshare behind the plate.

Carson Kelly
C CHC
Sun 7/2/23 7:40 PM

Kelly went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly has provided four of his five RBI on the season over his last three games. The catcher started slowly but has hit safely in five of his last six contests. He's batting .212 with a homer, a double and two runs scored through 36 plate appearances. Gabriel Moreno continues to hold a slight edge for playing time, but Kelly could force an even split if he can keep his bat warm.