Jake McCarthy
OF COL
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 COL
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 COL
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 COL
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 COL
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 COL
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.

Jake McCarthy
OF COL
Tue 10/3/23 7:16 PM

McCarthy was removed from the Diamondbacks' roster ahead of their NL Wild Card Series matchup against Milwaukee on Tuesday due to an oblique injury, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy suffered the injury during batting practice ahead of Game 1 and won't be eligible to return in the NLDS should the D-backs advance. Jace Peterson will join the active roster as McCarthy's replacement.

Jake McCarthy
OF COL
Wed 9/27/23 2:10 PM

McCarthy will start in right field and bat seventh in Wednesday's contest versus the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy was not part of the initial lineup, getting added after Lourdes Gurriel was scratched. It's only his third start since he was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Sept. 12.

Jake McCarthy
OF COL
Fri 9/15/23 7:53 AM

McCarthy went 1-for-1 with a double and an RBI in Thursday's 11-1 loss to the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy didn't start the game but was one of three players to enter during the blowout loss, as manager Torey Lovullo wanted to preserve some regulars for this weekend's series against the Cubs. McCarthy was making his second appearance since being recalled from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Jake McCarthy
OF COL
Tue 9/12/23 5:02 PM

McCarthy was recalled Tuesday from Triple-A Reno, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy has been a disappointment at the major-league level this season, but he boasts a .360/.416/.594 batting line with nine homers and 15 steals in 45 games at Triple-A. He just earned his second straight Pacific Coast League Player of the Week award and could draw some starts in the Diamondbacks' outfield down the stretch. Pavin Smith was optioned to Reno in a corresponding roster move.