Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Thu 6/1/23 9:03 AM

McCarthy went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy singled to lead off the second and wasted no time stealing second for his fifth stolen base over the last three games. The 25-year-old has also notched six hits over that same span and has not struck out. He looks much more comfortable at the plate since being called back up from Triple-A Reno and should continue to be a great option for steals if he can continue to find ways to get on base.

Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Wed 5/31/23 6:13 AM

McCarthy went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases in Tuesday's 5-1 win over Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy's two steals gave him four thefts over the last two games and five since he was recalled from Triple-A Reno. The outfielder, who stole 23 bases in 99 games last season, is 5-for-14 with a walk since rejoining the parent club. He opened the season with an everyday role but was sent down to Reno with a .143 average and .229 OBP. If McCarthy avoids slumps, he'll be a steady supply of steals.

Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Tue 5/30/23 1:57 AM

McCarthy went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run, two RBI and two stolen bases against Colorado in a 7-5 win Monday.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy was a key catalyst for the offense near the bottom of the order, knocking in Arizona's first two runs in the second inning and swiping second base on two occasions. The speedy outfielder recently returned from a prolonged stint in the minors and had gone 1-for-8 since his return coming into Monday, so the big performance could be a turning point in his season. McCarthy's sprint speed ranks in the 98th percentile in the majors, making him a legitimate threat to steal any time he reaches base.

Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Sun 5/28/23 3:54 PM

McCarthy will start in right field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy will man right field for the third game in a row after he went 1-for-5 with a double, a walk and a stolen base between his first two contests since returning from Triple-A Reno. With Dominic Fletcher now back in the minors, McCarthy looks like he'll handle an everyday role in the Arizona outfield. Despite his struggles over 76 plate appearances in the majors this season (.487 OPS), McCarthy makes for an intriguing speculative pickup off the waiver wire due to the stolen-base upside he displayed with Arizona in 2022.

Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Sat 5/27/23 1:22 AM

McCarthy went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy tore up Triple-A pitching with a .322/.410/..522 slash line, four home runs, four stolen bases, 17 RBI and 17 runs scored in 22 games over the last month. The outfielder should get a look in an everyday role, either in center field or right field, as long as he can continue his strong hitting following his call-up. At the major-league level this year, he has a .138 batting average, .464 OPS, one homer and three steals through 73 plate appearances, so he still has a ways to go to prove himself again after regressing from last year's breakout campaign.

Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Thu 5/25/23 7:32 PM

The Diamondbacks are planning to recall Jake McCarthy from Triple-A Reno on Friday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy was demoted to Reno in late April after hitting just .143 with Arizona to begin the season. He's hit well in the minors since, maintaining a .410 average and .932 OPS while swiping four bags across 22 games. Dominic Fletcher was optioned in a corresponding move, leaving McCarthy as the favorite to be the primary starter in center field.

Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Tue 4/25/23 12:08 PM

McCarthy was optioned Tuesday to Triple-A Reno, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy had quite a bit of fantasy buzz leading into the 2023 campaign following his mini breakout in 2022, but he heads to the farm having slashed just .143/.229/.238 with one homer and two steals through 22 games (70 plate appearances) this season for the Diamondbacks. Emmanuel Rivera has been recalled in a corresponding move, though it should be Pavin Smith who benefits most from McCarthy's demotion.

Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Mon 4/24/23 7:32 AM

McCarthy went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy snapped an 0-for-22 skid with an eighth-inning homer, his first of the season. The outfielder, who provided surprising fantasy value in the second half of 2022, is slashing .150/.227/.250 through 21 games. During his slump, McCarthy lost at-bats to Pavin Smith and Lourdes Gurriel.

Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Sat 4/22/23 5:23 PM

McCarthy remains on the bench Saturday against San Diego.
EDGE Analysis
At the start of the season, McCarthy appeared primed to start against every righty as well as a handful of lefties. His off day here against Joe Musgrove means he's now been on the bench against four of the last five right-handers Arizona has faced. The loss of playing time is no surprise given that he's hitting just .143/.226/.196 on the year. Pavin Smith remains in the lineup as the designated hitter, while Lourdes Gurriel plays left field alongside Alek Thomas and Corbin Carroll.

Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Fri 4/21/23 5:55 PM

McCarthy isn't in Arizona's lineup Friday against San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy last recorded a base hit April 11, and he will take a seat again Friday. His absence opens up a spot for Pavin Smith to serve as Arizona's designated hitter and bat sixth.