Carson Kelly
C CHC
Wed 4/14/21 12:59 AM

Kelly went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk during Tuesday's 7-5 loss versus Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old put the Diamondbacks on the board with his 413-foot shot to left field during the second inning, but they were unable to hold onto the lead. Kelly is off to a strong start in 2021 with a .429/.519/.667 slash line through eight games.

Carson Kelly
C CHC
Mon 4/12/21 5:34 PM

Kelly isn't starting Monday's game against Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly will take a seat for the third time in the past five games. Stephen Vogt will start behind the dish once again Monday, batting eighth.

Carson Kelly
C CHC
Sat 4/10/21 5:02 PM

Kelly isn't starting Saturday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly went 1-for-2 with one RBI, two walks and a strikeout in Friday's series opener against Cincinnati. Stephen Vogt will start at catcher and bat eighth Saturday.

Carson Kelly
C CHC
Thu 4/8/21 12:17 PM

Kelly isn't in Thursday's lineup against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly started each of the last three games, going 3-for-9 with two doubles, a walk and a strikeout during that time. However, Stephen Vogt will take over behind the dish Thursday, batting seventh.

Carson Kelly
C CHC
Sat 4/3/21 5:10 PM

Kelly is not starting Saturday in San Diego.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly seemingly entered the year as the Diamondbacks' starting catcher, though he hasn't been used that way thus far. Through three games, he's started just once, with Stephen Vogt making a pair of starts.

Carson Kelly
C CHC
Sat 4/3/21 5:07 AM

Kelly started Friday and went 2-for-3 in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly didn't start Opening Day on Thursday when Stephen Vogt was behind the dish for Madison Bumgarner. Kelly is viewed as the primary catcher and should get more at-bats; however, manager Torey Lovullo used Vogt as a pinch hitter for Kelly against a right-handed reliever in the eighth inning. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talked about an evolution in his managerial style with Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. The manager said he'll be more open to pinch-hitting for regulars and identifying the best possible matchup against opposing starters or relievers.

Carson Kelly
C CHC
Thu 4/1/21 12:28 PM

Kelly isn't starting Thursday's game against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly will take a seat for Opening Day while Stephen Vogt starts behind the dish. Vogt caught Madison Bumgarner this spring and could see an uptick in playing time when the left-hander is on the mound, although it hasn't been declared that Bumgarner will use a personal catcher in 2021.

Carson Kelly
C CHC
Tue 3/9/21 9:45 PM

Kelly went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's game against Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly launched his first home run of Cactus League play and is 4-for-11 with a double, a home run, one RBI and two runs scored over five spring games. He's not in danger of losing the starting job, but Kelly is coming off a season in which he dropped 177 points off his OPS.

Carson Kelly
C CHC
Fri 1/15/21 5:14 PM

Kelly signed a contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday to avoid arbitration, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's the 26-year-old's first year of arbitration eligibility after posting a .221/.264/.385 slash line in 39 games during 2020. Kelly is expected to begin spring training as Arizona's starting catcher.

Carson Kelly
C CHC
Sat 9/26/20 4:26 PM

Kelly isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly will take a seat for a second consecutive contest after also sitting for Friday's nightcap. Daulton Varsho will start behind the plate with Jon Jay taking over in center field.