Carson Kelly C CHC Sun 5/23/21 5:57 AM
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Kelly (toe) is expected to return from the injured list after satisfying the 10-day minimum, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
That means Kelly could be in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants, the first game of a Diamondbacks homestand. The catcher, who suffered a fracture of his left big toe, has been Arizona's best hitter. In 110 plate appearances, Kelly has a .338/.491/.613 line with six homers and 19 RBI.
Carson Kelly C CHC Fri 5/21/21 7:31 PM
Carson Kelly
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Kelly (toe) has begun hitting, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hitting won't be the most stressful aspect of Kelly's rehab from a fractured great toe, as physically handling catching will be what ultimately determines when he can return from the IL. Stephen Vogt and Daulton Varsho are currently handling the catching duties.
Carson Kelly C CHC Sat 5/15/21 6:54 PM
Carson Kelly
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Kelly was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a tuft fracture in his left great toe.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old was held out of the lineup Saturday for the second game in a row, and apparently his absence is due to an injury. Kelly doesn't have an official timeline for his return, though he'll be eligible to be activated May 25. Stephen Vogt and Daulton Varsho should split catching duties in the meantime for Arizona.
Carson Kelly C CHC Sat 5/15/21 4:55 PM
Carson Kelly
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Kelly remains on the bench Saturday against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly finds himself on the bench for second game in a row and the third time in four days. There haven't been reports of an injury, but it's odd to reduce the playing time of a fully healthy player who's hitting .338/.491/.613 on the year. Daulton Varsho starts behind the plate for the first time this season in his absence.
Carson Kelly C CHC Fri 5/14/21 6:06 PM
Carson Kelly
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Kelly is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly hits the bench for the second time in three days despite the fact that he's opened the year with an excellent .338/.491/.613 slash line. Stephen Vogt will start behind the plate in his absence.
Carson Kelly C CHC Fri 5/14/21 1:36 AM
Carson Kelly
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Kelly went 1-for-2 with two walks in Arizona's 5-1 loss to Miami on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly singled in the first before walking in the third and eighth to raise his OBP to a blistering .491. He's been Arizona's best hitter on the season, evidenced by being one of three Diamondbacks to record a hit and drawing two of their three walks.
Carson Kelly C CHC Wed 5/12/21 6:39 PM
Carson Kelly
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Kelly will not start Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
The catcher receives the day off after a productive Tuesday where he went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, an RBI and two runs scored. Kelly has been outstanding at the plate all season, hitting .333 with six homers and making a case for himself as one of baseball's premier offensive catchers. Stephen Vogt gets the start behind the dish Wednesday.
Carson Kelly C CHC Sun 5/9/21 10:19 AM
Carson Kelly
C CHC
Kelly is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly started the previous three games and will sit for Sunday's day game after going 3-for-10 with four walks and an RBI during that stretch. Stephen Vogt will catch for Riley Smith in the series finale.
Carson Kelly C CHC Sun 5/9/21 6:38 AM
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Kelly batted leadoff and went 2-for-4 with a walk in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly was atop the batting order for the second time this season, as manager Torey Lovullo rotates players in the leadoff spot. In addition to Kelly, Pavin Smith, Tim Locastro and Josh Rojas have filled the role. With news that Ketel Marte (hamstring) is close to beginning a rehab assignment, Lovullo may not have to mix and match leadoff batters for too much longer.
Carson Kelly C CHC Wed 5/5/21 1:45 PM
Carson Kelly
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Kelly isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 1-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts Tuesday. Stephen Vogt will start behind the dish and bat eighth.