Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Sun 4/7/24 8:20 PM

McCarthy served as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-1 in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy had started recently against left-handers, but he was held out Sunday against Atlanta's Chris Sale. That's because the righty-hitting Randal Grichuk was activated from the injured list Friday, and he'll get starts against lefties. Expect McCarthy and Grichuk to platoon in right field until Alek Thomas (hamstring) is ready to return. At that point, Grichuk will likely platoon with Thomas, squeezing McCarthy's playing time.

Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Sun 4/7/24 7:57 AM

McCarthy started in right field and went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 9-8 loss to Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy got the start against a lefty and delivered early with an RBI single in the first inning when the Diamondbacks plated six runs. He later delivered another run with a double. Now that Randal Grichuk is off the injured list, McCarthy's opportunities against left-handers may dry up. Grichuk made his season debut Saturday but served as the designated hitter in what was likely a soft re-entry before he gets work in the field. At some point, Alek Thomas (hamstring) will return, which will also cut into McCarthy's playing time.

Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Sat 4/6/24 7:28 AM

McCarthy started in right field and went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy returned to the lineup after sitting out Wednesday's game, as Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo gets by without center fielder Alek Thomas -- Corbin Carroll started in center Friday. McCarthy should see action against right-handers while Thomas is unavailable, but the recently activated Randall Grichuk will be in the mix as well, particularly against lefties.

Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Wed 4/3/24 1:06 PM

McCarthy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Though he went 2-for-4 in Tuesday's 7-0 win while southpaw Nestor Cortes was on the bump for the Yankees, the lefty-hitting McCarthy will retreat to the bench for the series finale while another southpaw (Carlos Rodon) takes the hill for New York. Jorge Barrosa will replace McCarthy in the outfield, but the latter is still expected to see steady playing time against right-handed pitching while Alek Thomas (hamstring) is on the injured list.

Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Wed 4/3/24 7:22 AM

McCarthy started in right field and went 2-for-4 in Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy was also picked off/caught stealing in the sixth inning. It was the second consecutive start for McCarthy, as the Diamondbacks navigate an injury to Alek Thomas (hamstring). That the start came against a left-hander (Nestor Cortes) is notable, but Corbin Carroll getting his first night off of the season may have played a role in that decision. McCarthy and Jorge Barrosa, who started in center field Tuesday, are expected to get opportunities while Thomas is sidelined.

Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Tue 4/2/24 7:46 AM

McCarthy started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy entered the starting lineup for the injured Alek Thomas (hamstring) and scored on a Ketel Marte sacrifice fly. All three of McCarthy's plate appearances were against right-handers, and he was pinch-hit for by the switch-hitting Jorge Barrosa when southpaw Victor Gonzalez was throwing for New York. McCarthy and Barrosa could platoon while Thomas is sidelined.

Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Mon 4/1/24 4:47 PM

McCarthy will start in right field and bat eighth in Monday's game versus the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Alek Thomas (hamstring) is banged up, so McCarthy will get his first start of the season while Corbin Carroll slides over to center. McCarthy went hitless in two plate appearances off the bench in place of Thomas in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Rockies.

Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Sun 3/31/24 11:14 PM

McCarthy entered Sunday's game after Alek Thomas was removed with a hamstring injury.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas injured the hamstring while running out a double-play ball in the first inning and was eventually removed following the third. McCarthy, who went hitless in two at-bats, entered to play right field while Corbin Carroll moved to center. Thomas is expected to be evaluated Monday and may not be available for Monday's game against the Yankees. McCarthy is the most likely fill-in if Thomas is unavailable.

Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Sat 3/16/24 8:55 AM

McCarthy was included on the updated projected roster compiled by Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy was not part of Gilbert's initial projection, but Randal Grichuk's lingering ankle injury -- he hasn't played a game yet -- could impact his availability for Opening Day. McCarthy is 8-for-32 with two doubles, a triple, three RBI and two stolen bases over 12 Cactus League contests.

Jake McCarthy
OF ARI
Sat 3/2/24 9:06 AM

McCarthy was noticeably absent from the Diamondbacks' projected Opening Day roster from Steve Gilbert of MLB.com.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base Friday, has been a contributor the last two seasons. He stole 23 bases in 2022 then 26 last season. The 25-year-old outfielder now appears to be on the roster bubble. The offseason additions of Joc Pederson and Randal Grichuk (ankle), plus the re-signing of Lourdes Gurriel, makes it a crowded outfield. Arizona can also use Jace Peterson (wrist) as a depth outfielder in a pinch.