Carson Kelly Injury News & Updates

The Tigers plan to exercise Kelly's $3.5 million team option for 2024, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

After getting released by Arizona in mid-August, Kelly caught on with the Tigers shortly thereafter on a prorated one-year, $720,000 deal that included the club option for 2024. Over 19 games with the Tigers, Kelly hit just .173 and got on base at a .271 clip, but the organization was evidently satisfied enough with how the 29-year-old handled the pitching staff and acquitted himself defensively to justify bringing him back for 2024. Kelly will likely head into Opening Day as the Tigers' No. 2 catcher behind Jake Rogers.

Kelly went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 8-2 loss to the Athletics.

Kelly has seen somewhat limited playing time since signing with the Tigers on Aug. 19. He hasn't done much to earn more either, batting .190 (8-for-42) over 15 games with his new team, with his homer Friday being his first blast with the Tigers. He's at a .214/.270/.302 slash line with two long balls, 11 RBI, 11 runs scored and one stolen base over 48 contests between Detroit and Arizona this season.

Kelly and the Tigers agreed on a major-league contract with a club option for 2024 on Saturday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Kelly was released by the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, but it didn't take long for him to find a new squad. The catcher has struggled to a .226 average with one homer, six RBI, six runs and a stolen base over 84 at-bats in 33 games with Arizona this season. Kelly will seemingly replace Eric Haase as Detroit's primary backup behind Jake Rogers moving forward after Haase was designated for assignment Saturday.

The Diamondbacks released Kelly on Tuesday.

After being designated for assignment Sunday, Kelly will now begin the search for a new organization. The 29-year-old backstop is slashing .226/.283/.298 through 92 plate appearances this season and could at least draw a minor-league contract from another team.

Kelly was designated for assignment Sunday.

Dating back to the start of last season, Kelly is slashing .214/.283/.327, and while he is generally regarded as a solid defender, the Diamondbacks decided Jose Herrera is the preferred backup option to Gabriel Moreno going forward. Given that Kelly is owed the remainder of a $4.3 million deal this season, he will likely pass through waivers and head to Triple-A Reno.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

The 29-year-old has worked as Arizona's primary backstop since Gabriel Moreno (shoulder) landed on the injured list, but Kelly has just a .174/.194/.232 slash line in 72 plate appearances this season. Jose Herrera will take over behind the plate for Sunday's series finale versus Seattle.

Kelly is not in the lineup Friday against the Mariners.

Jose Herrera will start behind the plate and bat ninth. Kelly has slashed just .167/.188/.226 across 21 games (69 plate appearances) this season when healthy.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Kelly will hit the bench for the matinee game after starting each of the last four contests while going 1-for-11 at the dish. Jose Herrera will check in behind the dish Wednesday, but Kelly looks set to work as the Diamondbacks' No. 1 backstop after Gabriel Moreno (shoulder) was recently placed on the 10-day injured list.

Kelly will start at catcher and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Reds.

With the Diamondbacks moving Gabriel Moreno (shoulder) to the 10-day injured list Sunday, Kelly looks like he'll be locked in as Arizona's clear No. 1 backstop for the time being. Kelly, who had been working in a timeshare with Moreno, is batting .175 with one home run in 60 plate appearances since returning from the 60-day injured list June 12. The 29-year-old is probably only worth a look in NL-only leagues or deeper mixed leagues that start two catchers.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Kelly had started at catcher in each of Arizona's last three games while going 3-for-9 with a run scored. The Diamondbacks don't appear ready to pull the plug on Gabriel Moreno, however, so despite Kelly's recent uptick in starts, he still may be part of a timeshare behind the plate.

Kelly went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Angels.

Kelly has provided four of his five RBI on the season over his last three games. The catcher started slowly but has hit safely in five of his last six contests. He's batting .212 with a homer, a double and two runs scored through 36 plate appearances. Gabriel Moreno continues to hold a slight edge for playing time, but Kelly could force an even split if he can keep his bat warm.

Kelly went 2-for-4 in Thursday's 5-3 win over Washington.

After going hitless in his first 14 at-bats off the injured list, Kelly has four hits in the subsequent seven at-bats. He had been on the 60-day IL to start the season, and initial futility is the norm for players coming back from such a long stretch of not seeing MLB pitching.

Kelly went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to Milwaukee.

Kelly got the start at catcher after Gabriel Moreno started four of the previous five games. The two hits were Kelly's first in five games since being activated off the 60-day injured list, where he began the season with a forearm injury. He was 0-for-14 with a walk prior to his second-inning double Tuesday.

Kelly is not in the starting lineup versus the Guardians on Sunday.

Kelly will take a seat after going 0-for-3 Saturday against Cleveland, and he's still searching for his first hit of the 2023 season. Gabriel Moreno gets the start behind the plate while Kelly rests.

Kelly is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus Cleveland.

Kelly is still looking for his first hit of the 2023 season after going 0-for-11 versus the Phillies in the three-game series earlier this week. Gabriel Moreno will be the starting backstop and hit seventh versus Touki Toussaint and the Guardians on Friday.

Kelly is not in the lineup Thursday against the Phillies.

Kelly will grab some rest after logging three straight starts following his Monday return from the 60-day injured list. Gabriel Moreno is catching for the Diamondbacks on Thursday and hitting eighth.

Kelly will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Kelly has now started in three straight games since returning from the 60-day injured list Monday for his 2023 debut with the Diamondbacks and looks as though he'll operate as Arizona's top catcher ahead of Gabriel Moreno. However, given that Kelly is off to an 0-for-7 start at the plate since being activated, he may have to pick up the pace with the bat to ensure he sticks ahead of Moreno on the depth chart for the balance of the season.

Kelly started at catcher and went 0-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's 15-3 loss to the Phillies.

Kelly made a second consecutive start behind the dish after being activated off the 60-day injured list Monday. He's 0-for-7 thus far, but it's normal for a hitter's timing to be off after not seeing MLB pitching for such a long time. What's less normal is the staff ERA. Throwing out Tuesday's final inning that featured infielder Josh Rojas pitching, Kelly's catcher ERA is 9.00 (17 earned runs, 17 innings).

Kelly is starting at catcher and batting seventh Monday versus the Phillies.

Kelly was activated from the 60-day injured list and will make his return to the lineup Monday. He'll replace Gabriel Moreno behind the plate, who he'll likely have to compete with for playing time moving forward.

Kelly (forearm) was activated from the 60-day injured list Monday, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Kelly will make his return to the Diamondbacks' roster after he was placed on the injured list in late March with a fractured right forearm. The 28-year-old will be returning to a first place Arizona squad after he produced a .345 average with three doubles, four RBI and five runs scored over 29 at-bats over his eight-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno. Kelly will have to compete with Gabriel Moreno for reps at catcher moving forward, though Kelly could be eased back into fielding duties and operate more frequently as a designated hitter for the time being. He is coming off of a down year in 2022 where he posted a .211/.282/.334 slash line, all of which were his lowest marks over his three seasons with Arizona.

Kelly (forearm) went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

This was the fifth game of a rehab assignment for Kelly, who appears to be getting his timing down at the plate. He want 0-for-5 in the first two games but is 5-for-12 in the three games since. He started at catcher Tuesday and is scheduled to start behind the plate Wednesday, after which the team will assess whether to have him play a third consecutive game Thursday, per Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said that assessment will not include the possibility of Kelly being reinstated, saying the focus is on building stamina and accumulating reps.

Kelly (forearm) started at catcher and went 0-for-3 with a walk for Triple-A Reno on Friday.

This was Kelly's second rehab start, both coming at catcher. He was limited to three innings Thursday due to rainy weather and followed up with seven innings Friday. Kelly is 0-for-5 in his two starts.

Kelly (forearm) is expected to report to a minor-league affiliate Thursday to begin a rehab assignment, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Kelly was cleared to begin participating in simulated games at extended spring training last week, but he now appears set to get some at-bats in an uncontrolled setting. The veteran catcher has been sidelined since fracturing his right forearm in a March 20 Cactus League game and will likely need an extended rehab assignment to regain his timing at the plate and to show the Diamondbacks that he isn't hampered when it comes to throwing out would-be base stealers. Once activated, Kelly will likely settle in as the top backup to Gabriel Moreno, who has fared well during his first season with the Diamondbacks.

Kelly (forearm) served as the designated hitter in an extended spring training game Friday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Kelly is scheduled to DH again Saturday, as he works his way back to full-game action. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said it would be reasonable to view Kelly like it's the start of spring training games for the catcher.

Kelly (forearm) will continue to take batting practice and is expected to take live at-bats this week.

Kelly was hit by a pitch on his right forearm during a Cactus League game and has been healing since. The recovery time for such injuries is generally in the eight-to-10 weeks range, making a June return possible.

Kelly was transferred from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list by the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

It clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Austin Adams after Adams had his contract selected from Reno on Saturday. Kelly is out of action with a right forearm fracture, and he isn't expected to be able to return until the late summer months.

Kelly (forearm) will under another round of X-rays on Monday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Kelly was seen last week by a team doctor, who did not authorized the injured catcher to starting swinging a bat. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Kelly has been performing other baseball-related activities and conditioning,

Kelly (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

The 28-year-old suffered a fractured right forearm late in spring training from a hit-by-pitch, so it's no surprise he's opening the campaign on the injured list. It's unclear how long Kelly is expected to be sidelined, though it's worth noting the Diamondbacks didn't immediately place him on the 60-day IL, suggesting an earlier return could be possible. Gabriel Moreno and Jose Herrera are beginning 2023 as Arizona's backstops, with Moreno starting Opening Day and likely to see the bulk of the starts.

Kelly was diagnosed Tuesday with a fracture in his right forearm, Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic reports.

Kelly suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch in Monday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo did not offer an estimated recovery timetable, but this could very well lead to a multi-month absence for the 28-year-old catcher. He had been putting together a nice spring offensively, boasting a .320/.414/.520 slash line through 29 plate appearances in exhibition play. Offseason acquisition Gabriel Moreno would seem to be in line for something close to everyday playing time out of the gate in Arizona. Jose Herrera could back him up.

Kelly left Monday's Cactus League game against the White Sox after being hit in the right forearm area, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

There's no information right now, but Kelly told Mackie that his level of concern is "not minimal." It's the second catcher injury in a few days after Gabriel Moreno left a Cactus League contest with a hit-by-pitch over the weekend, but this one sounds more serious. There should be an update on Kelly's status before Tuesday.

Kelly left Monday's Cactus League game against the White Sox after being hit by a pitch, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Kelly appeared to be hit in the hand area, but nothing has been disclosed at this time. The backstop leaves just a couple days after Gabriel Moreno left for the Diamondbacks after being hit in the knuckles by a pitch. There should be an update on Kelly's status shortly.

Kelly signed a one-year, $4.275 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday to avoid arbitration, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Kelly's numbers took a substantial dip between 2021 and 2022, as the 28-year-old backstop slashed just .211/.282/.334 through 354 plate appearances last season. Kelly's decline, combined with the acquisition of Gabriel Moreno from Toronto, will likely limit the number of chances he gets at the plate in 2023.

Kelly isn't starting Monday against the Brewers.

Kelly went 1-for-4 with a double, a run and a walk during Sunday's series finale in San Francisco, and he'll head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Cooper Hummel is starting behind the dish and batting eighth.

Kelly isn't starting Saturday against San Francisco.

Kelly will get a day off after he went 4-for-11 with a double, a run, a stolen base and a strikeout over the last three games. Cooper Hummel is starting behind the dish and batting eighth.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's against the Giants.

Kelly started the last five games and will head to the bench after he went 2-for-17 with two RBI, a run and seven strikeouts. Cooper Hummel will step in behind the plate and bat ninth in Sunday's series finale.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

The 28-year-old started the first three games of the series against the Friars and will take a seat for the finale Sunday afternoon. Cooper Hummel will start behind the plate and bat eighth in place of Kelly on Sunday.

Kelly went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Padres.

Kelly provided space for the Diamondbacks, increasing the lead to 3-0 with his seventh-inning solo shot. It was the seventh of the season for Kelly and snapped a 34-game run without homering. After a hot stretch during the middle of the summer, Kelly has cooled off, batting .186 since Aug. 8.

Kelly isn't starting Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Kelly started the last three games and went 1-for-12 with two runs, a walk and two strikeouts. Cooper Hummel will take over behind the dish and bat eighth.

Kelly isn't in the lineup Saturday against Colorado.

Kelly went 0-for-2 with a run and two walks Friday but will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Cooper Hummel is taking over behind the dish and batting eighth.

Kelly isn't starting Wednesday against the Padres.

Kelly is getting a breather after he went 2-for-9 with a run, an RBI, three walks and a strikeout over the last three games. Cooper Hummel will start behind the plate and bat seventh.

Kelly isn't starting Saturday against Milwaukee.

Kelly started the last two games and went 1-for-6 with a run, two walks and a strikeout. Cooper Hummel will take over behind the dish and bat eighth Saturday.

Kelly isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Phillies.

Kelly is resting after he went 4-for-9 with a double, four RBI, two runs, a walk and three strikeouts over the last two games. Cooper Hummel is starting behind the plate and batting sixth.

Kelly went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and four RBI in Monday's 13-7 win over the Phillies.

Kelly had a bases-clearing double in the fourth inning and run-producing single an inning later, knocking in four of the 12 runs the Diamondbacks scored in the frames. He's been fighting it over last few weeks, batting just .193 over 19 games since Aug. 8, but the catcher's provided a few key hits during that stretch and recorded 12 RBI.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Kelly will get some routine maintenance after he started in each of the Diamondbacks' last 11 games, including 10 starts behind the plate. Cooper Hummel will check in behind the plate to replace Kelly, who ended a four-game hitless stretch by going 1-for-2 with three walks, three RBI and a run in Saturday's 10-5 win.

Kelly went 1-for-2 with three RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 10-5 win over the White Sox.

Kelly's first RBI came in the second inning when he walked with the bases loaded. He came around to score later on another bases loaded walk. Kelly also knocked in Daulton Varsho and Christian Walker on a ninth-inning single. The catcher had gone hitless in his last 13 at-bats, dropping his batting average to .214, but it now sits at .216 after Saturday's game.

Kelly went 2-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base, three RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 16-7 loss to St. Louis.

Kelly knocked in three runs over the first three innings and helped give Arizona a pair of two-run leads, but Madison Bumgarner couldn't hold them. He had been Arizona's hottest hitter for a stretch from late June to early August (.354 average, 1.077 OPS over 25 games), but the bat's gone cold since. He entered Saturday batting just .171 (.494 OPS) over 11 contests.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Kelly went 2-for-7 in the first two games of the series and will receive Sunday off. Jose Herrera will step in behind the plate and bat ninth in the finale.

Kelly isn't starting Wednesday against the Guardians.

Kelly is resting after he went 4-for-11 with a home run, a double, two runs, a walk and three strikeouts over the last three games. Jose Herrera will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.

Kelly isn't starting Saturday against Atlanta.

Kelly went 1-for-4 with a strikeout Friday but will retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Jose Herrera is starting behind the dish and batting ninth.

Kelly is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Giants.

Kelly will get a day off Wednesday after he went 2-for-6 with two doubles, two RBI and four runs in the first two games of the series. Jose Herrera will take over behind the plate and bat ninth in the series finale.

Kelly went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 7-0 win over the Giants.

The All-Star break hasn't slowed Kelly, who has hit safely in all four games since the season resumed and has a 13-game hitting streak going back to July 4. The catcher is slashing .422/.458/.756 with nine extra-base hits, nine RBI and 11 runs scored during the streak.

Kelly is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Kelly started the first two games out of the All-Star break and went 4-for-7 with a double, a home run, two walks, two RBI and three runs. Jose Herrera will take over behind the plate in Sunday's series finale.

Kelly went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 7-2 win over Washington.

The version of Kelly that batted .129 through the first three months of the season has been replaced by a more competent hitter. The catcher extended a hit streak to 12 games with a second-inning home run, his fifth of the season and all hit in the last 17 contests. Kelly's slashing .415/.455/.732 with seven extra-base hits, seven RBI and nine runs scored during his streak.

Kelly went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 10-1 win over the Nationals.

Kelly has six multi-hit games this year, and four of them have come since July 7. For the month, he's now hitting a sizzling .378 (17-for-45) with seven extra-base hits, seven RBI and eight runs scored in 14 games. The catcher's slash line is at a season-high .210/.255/.348 with four home runs, 15 RBI, 16 runs scored and seven doubles in 45 contests overall.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Kelly will receive some routine maintenance for the series finale after he went 3-for-9 with a home run and a double while catching in both of the Diamondbacks' previous two contests. Jose Herrera will relieve Kelly behind the plate Sunday.

Kelly went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a double in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Padres.

Kelly gave the Diamondbacks a 3-0 lead with his fifth-inning blast off Padres starter Sean Manaea. After a lack of power early in the year, Kelly has hit all four of his homers in his last 14 contests. He's hit safely in 12 of those games, going 15-for-45 (.333) in that span. The catcher is up to a .189/.232/.326 slash line with 14 RBI, 14 runs scored and six doubles in 142 plate appearances.

Kelly is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Giants.

Kelly will get a day off after he went 2-for-6 with a walk over the first two games of the series. Jose Herrera will replace him at catcher and bat ninth in the series finale.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Kelly will take a seat for the day game after a night game while Jose Herrera gets a turn behind the dish. Expect Kelly to rejoin the lineup for Monday's series opener in San Francisco.

Kelly went 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 9-2 win over Colorado.

Perhaps as a reward for a stretch in which he had hits in four straight games, Kelly was moved to the top of the order Saturday and extended the streak to five games with a leadoff double. He came around to score the first of three runs Arizona plated during the opening frame. The catcher has hit safely in eight of the last nine contests, going 10-for-30 (.333) with three doubles, three home runs, eight RBI and eight runs scored during that stretch. This must be a great relief for Kelly, who suffered through a prolonged slump to start the season and was batting .098 as recently as June 12. It's unclear if he'll be taking over the leadoff spot permanently against left-handers.

Kelly isn't starting Friday's game against the Rockies.

Kelly went 4-for-10 with a homer, a double, three runs and three RBI over his last three games but will take a seat for the third time in the last six matchups. Jose Herrera is starting behind the dish and batting ninth.

Kelly went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Thursday's loss to the Rockies.

Kelly twice tied the score in the game, first with a two-run blast in the second inning and later with a run-scoring single in the fourth. This was just his third multi-hit contest over 37 games this season, and the three RBI were the most he has tallied in a single contest on the campaign. Kelly has had a miserable offensive season with a .155/.202/.273 slash line, but he's started to play better of late with at least one hit in six of his past seven games.

Kelly is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Giants.

Kelly will get a breather after he went 2-for-6 with a double and two runs scored in the first two contests of the series. Jose Herrera is starting at catcher and will bat ninth Wednesday.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

After going 1-for-7 with a solo home run while starting behind the plate in both of the first two games in Colorado, Kelly will hit the bench for the series finale. Jose Herrera will catch for starting pitcher Zac Gallen on Sunday.

Kelly went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 9-3 win over the Rockies.

Kelly's two homers this year have come in his last three games. He's shown modest improvement lately, going 7-for-36 (.194) in his last 10 contests compared to a season batting average of .134 in 32 games. The catcher has added nine RBI, nine runs scored and three doubles, and it appears he'll continue to share time with Jose Herrera behind the dish. The two backstops have split time fairly evenly of late with neither of them hitting consistently enough to command a larger role.

Kelly isn't in the lineup Wednesday against San Diego.

Kelly is getting a day off after he went 2-for-6 with a homer, a double, four RBI, three runs and a walk over the last two games. Jose Herrera is starting at catcher and batting ninth.

Kelly went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-7 win over the Tigers.

Kelly got the Diamondbacks on the board with his third-inning homer, which was his first in 30 contests this season. He added a game-tying sacrifice fly in the fifth. On top of his first long ball, this was the first time all year the catcher had multiple RBI or runs scored in a game. He's still hitting a paltry .122/.173/.178 with six RBI, seven runs scored and two doubles through 98 plate appearances. Kelly should continue to see about half of the playing time behind the dish in a timeshare with Jose Herrera while Daulton Varsho continues to play in the outfield regularly.

Kelly isn't starting Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Kelly went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Friday and will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Jose Herrera is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.

Kelly is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Padres, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Kelly will get a day off Wednesday after he started the last two contests and went 1-for-9 with a double. Jose Herrera will draw the start at catcher and bat ninth in the series finale.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Kelly will take a seat after he went 3-for-16 with two walks, three RBI and two runs while starting behind the dish in five of the Diamondbacks' last six games. Jose Herrera will handle catching duties in the series finale.

Kelly isn't starting Wednesday against the Reds.

Kelly started in the last three games and went 1-for-9 with a run, an RBI, two walks and two strikeouts. Jose Herrera will take over behind the dish and bat ninth.

Kelley started at catcher and went 0-for-3 with to walks and an RBI in Sunday's 13-1 win over Philadelphia.

This was Kelly's first start since being activated off the injured list, where he spent five weeks with an oblique injury. He guided seven pitchers on a bullpen day, so that part of his game is back, but Kelly's bat remains in a slumber. He's batting .098 over 22 games.

Kelly went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter and caught one inning in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Philadelphia.

Kelly, who had missed five weeks with an oblique injury, was activated Saturday but did not start. He flied out for Jose Herrera in the top of the eighth inning then caught bottom half of the frame. Kelly's return means Daulton Varsho will spend more time in the outfield.

Kelly (oblique) was activated from the injured list Saturday.

Kelly missed more than a month of action with his injury, but he completed a rehab assignment and is ready to rejoin the big club. He figures to resume sharing the work behind the plate with Daulton Varsho.

Kelly (oblique) caught nine innings for Triple-A Reno on Thursday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Catching a full game checks off another box for Kelly, who could be activated off the injured list soon. The right-handed hitting catcher would be a good matchup for Sunday, when the Phillies' scheduled starter is lefty Ranger Suarez.

Kelly (oblique) will serve as the catcher for Triple-A Reno on Thursday then be evaluated for a possible return to the Diamondbacks, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Kelly, who was given Monday off after playing two rehab games, resumed his assignment this week, He caught seven innings Tuesday, going 3-for-5 with a home run and double, then served as the designated hitter Wednesday. It's possible he rejoins the Diamondbacks before the end of the road trip. Arizona begins a weekend series in Philadelphia on Friday.

Kelly (oblique) is 3-for-6 with a double and a solo home run in two rehab appearances at Triple-A Reno.

Kelly had a scheduled day off Monday and will resume his assignment Tuesday. The catcher last played May 3 before the injury forced him to the IL. Prior to the injury, Kelly was mired in a deep slump, batting just .105 (6-for-57) through 19 games.

Kelly (oblique) took live batting practice Thursday and was scheduled to join Triple-A Reno to be the designated hitter Saturday, Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic reports.

This is first positive news coming out of Kelly's recovery from a strained oblique that first surfaced May 6. The length of Kelly's stint at Reno is not yet determined.

Kelly (oblique) has not yet taken live at-bats during rehab and is not expected to do so before June 4, John Sommers of MLB.com reports.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo acknowledged Kelly's progress has been slower than the team's medical staff expected. While he's out, Daulton Varsho and Jose Herrera have locked down the catching duties.

Kelly was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a strained left oblique. The move is retroactive to May 5.

Kelly sat out Saturday after being scratched from Friday's lineup with the injury, and he'll now be sidelined for at least the next week. Prospect Alek Thomas was promoted in a corresponding move and should take over the starting job in center field, with Daulton Varsho likely to operate as Arizona's primary catcher. Kelly has a .105/.150/.123 slash line through 60 plate appearances this season, and he could have a reduced role once healthy depending how Thomas produces during his first run in the majors.

Kelly (abdomen) isn't starting Saturday against the Rockies.

Kelly was scratched from Friday's lineup against Colorado due to left abdominal tightness, and he'll remain out of the lineup for a second straight game. Daulton Varsho will take over behind the dish and bat ninth.

Kelly was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Rockies with left abdominal tightness, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

This news came out shortly before first pitch. Jose Herrera will get the start behind the dish.

Kelly is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Marlins, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Kelly will get a breather Wednesday after starting the last two games, going 1-for-8 from the plate in those contests. Jose Herrera will get the start at catcher and bat ninth as the Diamondbacks take on Elieser Hernandez and the Marlins.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at St. Louis.

Kelly is 1-for-13 with six strikeouts across his past five games and will take a seat for the second time in the last three days. Daulton Varsho will shift behind the plate while Jordan Luplow starts in center field.

Kelly will be on the bench Friday against the Cardinals.

Kelly started eight of the first 13 games behind the plate but has now started just four of the last eight. He's been in a serious slump to start the year, hitting .109/.163/.130 with a 34.7 percent strikeout rate. Jose Herrera will catch Madison Bumgarner on Friday.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

For the sixth game in a row, Kelly and Jose Herrera will alternate turns behind the plate. Kelly is still likely viewed as Arizona's No. 1 option, though his .103/.146/.128 slash line to begin the 2022 campaign is beginning to cost him starts.

Kelly is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Mets.

Kelly went 2-for-4 with a run during Saturday's 5-2 win over New York and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Jose Herrera will work behind the plate in his place, forming a battery with Madison Bumgarner.

Kelly isn't starting Friday against the Mets.

Kelly started in the last three games and went 1-for-10 with a run and four strikeouts. Jose Herrera will start behind the plate and bat ninth.

Kelly is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Nationals.

Jose Herrera will form a battery with starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner for the first game of the twin bill, but expect Kelly to be back behind the plate in the nightcap as the catcher for starter Tyler Gilbert.

Kelly started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a double in Sunday's 5-0 loss to the Mets.

Of the many Arizona hitters scuffling to start the season, perhaps Kelly's struggles are the most profound. The catcher's fourth-inning double was his first hit of the season. He had been given two days off last Thursday and Friday in an effort to clear his mind and jumpstart the bat, but Kelly went 1-for-7 over the weekend.

Kelly is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Kelly is 0-for-15 with six strikeouts to begin the season and will take a seat for the third time in the past five games. Jose Herrera will work behind the plate Friday for Arizona.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Houston.

Kelly is 0-for-11 with a run and four strikeouts through three appearances this season, and he'll receive the day off for Tuesday's contest. Jose Herrera will work behind the plate in his place for Arizona.

Kelly isn't starting Saturday's game against the Padres.

Kelly went 0-for-7 with a run and two strikeouts while starting in each of the first two games of the season. Jose Herrera will start behind the dish and bat ninth Saturday.

Kelly went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Padres.

Kelly batted third against left-handed starter Sean Manaea on Friday after slotting in at the six-hole against a righty the previous night. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo likes to play with the order based on the handedness of the opposing starter, so it would appear the righty-hitting Kelly will slot higher against southpaws. Thus far, it doesn't matter which hand the starter throws with, Arizona's offense has fizzled. Kelly is 0-for-7 through two games, and the lineup has not hit safely against two San Diego starters over 13 innings while going 5-for-55 overall.

Kelly signed a one-year, $3.325 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Kelly enjoyed a solid 2021 campaign as Arizona's primary backstop, as he hit .240/.343/.411 with 13 homers and 46 RBI in 98 games. This season is his second year of arbitration eligibility, and the 27-year-old remains under team control through 2024.

Kelly is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.

Kelly went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run Saturday, and he won't start behind the plate in the season finale while Daulton Varsho receives the nod. Barring an appearance off the bench, he'll finish 2021 with a .240/.343/.411 slash line, 13 homers, 46 RBI and 41 runs in 98 games.

Kelly is out of the lineup Friday versus the Rockies.

Kelly started the last two games and will head to the bench after going 3-for-8 with an RBI and a run scored. Daulton Varsho will take over behind the plate while Kole Calhoun starts in right field.

Kelly is not starting Tuesday against the Giants.

The backstop will begin the series in San Francisco on the bench after going 2-for-12 with a solo homer over the weekend against the Dodgers. Daulton Varsho will shift to catcher as Jake McCarthy starts in center field Tuesday.

Kelly went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-2 win against the Dodgers.

Kelly launched his 13th home run of the season off Clayton Kershaw in the second inning for his second long ball in three games. The backstop had been slumping for much of September, going 1-for-23 over a recent seven-game stretch, prior to the power binge though he's still on track for a career-best campaign.

Kelly went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer and a walk in Thursday's 6-4 win over Atlanta.

Kelly tagged a Jacob Webb offering to left field in the seventh inning to pull the Diamondbacks into a 4-4 tie. It was the 12th homer of the year for Kelly and first since Sept. 4, snapping an 11-game drought. He's hitting .236 in 331 plate appearances this season with a respectable .756 OPS.

Kelly is out of the lineup Wednesday against Atlanta.

Kelly started the past three games and will take a day off after going 1-for-11 with an RBI and a run scored during that stretch. Daulton Varsho will work behind the plate in his place.

Kelly is not in Saturday's lineup against the Astros.

Kelly has started consecutive games for the Diamondbacks, but he will take a seat having gone hitless across his last 12 at-bats. Daulton Varsho will take over behind the plate while hitting fifth.

Kelly is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

Kelly is 2-for-15 across his last five contests dating back to Sept. 7. He'll sit for the second time in three games as Daulton Varsho works behind the plate and bats third.

Kelly will sit Sunday against Seattle.

Kelly has struggled to a .167/.205/.278 slash line over his last 11 games. He'll get a rest Sunday as Daulton Varsho takes over behind the plate.

Kelly isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Kelly went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's loss and will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Daulton Varsho will start behind the plate and bat seventh.

Kelly is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners.

Kelly started the past two games and will head to the bench for Sunday's series finale versus Seattle. Daulton Varsho will work behind the plate in his place.

Kelly went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-5 loss to the Mariners.

Kelly was part of a four-run first inning that wiped out a 3-0 lead Seattle took in the top half of the inning. It was his 11th homer of the season. Since returning from a hand injury in late July, Kelly is slashing .239/.343/.386 over 102 plate appearances.

Kelly isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

Kelly will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 2-for-15 with a run and four strikeouts across his last five appearances. Daulton Varsho will start behind the plate and bat sixth.

Kelly will get the day off Monday against the Padres.

Kelly has had a strong season at the plate, hitting .256/.377/.435, but the Diamondbacks have been careful not to overwork him. He hasn't started more than two games in a row behind the plate since mid-June, so he'll hit the bench here after starting both games over the weekend in Philadelphia. Daulton Varsho will catch Tyler Gilbert in his absence.

Kelly isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.

Kelly went 3-for-6 with two homers and four RBI across the last two games, but he'll get a breather Friday. Daulton Varsho will start behind the plate and bat sixth.

Kelly went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and a run scored in a win over the Phillies on Thursday.

Kelly provided some late insurance with an eighth-inning home run Thursday collecting three RBI to bring his season total to 34. The veteran backstop has now reached base in 10 of his last 11 games, which includes a hit in eight of 11 contests.

Kelly entered Wednesday's game as a pinch hitter and hit a solo home run in a 5-2 win over the Pirates.

Kelly's seventh-inning blast turned out to be the winning run. The home run was his first since June 15, snapping a 23-game drought. He continues to be the Diamondbacks' primary catcher, playing four or five games per week, but the team could tilt the balance over the final month and give prospect Daulton Varsho more time behind the dish. Varsho has been getting most of his opportunities in the outfield since Kelly returned from a wrist injury at the end of July.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Kelly will get a breather as the Diamondbacks wrap up their series in Pittsburgh. Daulton Varsho gets a turn behind the plate, catching for starting pitcher Tyler Gilbert.

Kelly is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

A 1-for-4 performance Saturday has Kelly hitting .314 with two extra-base hits, four RBI and four walks in his last 10 games. Daulton Varsho is catching and batting eighth Sunday.

Kelly isn't starting Thursday's game against Philadelphia.

Kelly has gone 2-for-8 with an RBI and two strikeouts across his last two appearances, but he'll retreat to the bench as he continues to alternate starts behind the dish. Bryan Holaday will start at catcher and bat eighth.

Kelly is not in the lineup Tuesday against Philadelphia.

Kelly has an .800 OPS in August will be out of the starting nine for the second time in the past three games. Daulton Varsho will start behind the plate Tuesday for Arizona.

Kelly is not starting Saturday's game against the Padres.

A 1-for-3 performance Friday raised Kelly's average to .322 in nine games since the beginning of August. He's also drawn five walks and scored six runs in that span. Daulton Varsho will catch and bat seventh Saturday.

Kelly went 4-for-5 with a double, a run, two RBI and a strikeout as Arizona defeated San Diego, 12-3 on Thursday.

Kelly singled in the first, singled and scored in the third, doubled home two runs in the fourth and singled again in the eighth. The four hits nearly match the backstop's total in the prior 10 games since returning from injury and he's now .261/.386/.440.

Kelly isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Kelly went 1-for-7 with a triple, a run, an RBI, a walk and three strikeouts while starting the last two games. Daulton Varsho will start behind the plate and bat seventh.

Kelly isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Kelly had gone 3-for-8 with three runs and a walk across the last two games. Daulton Varsho will take over behind the plate and bat seventh.

Kelly isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Kelly has gone 1-for-13 with a run, five walks and five strikeouts across four games since he returned from the 10-day injured list Friday, and he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last four contests. Bryan Holaday will start at catcher and bat eighth.

Kelly is not in the lineup Sunday versus the Dodgers.

Kelly started the first two games of the series after being activated from the injured list Friday, and he'll receive a maintenance day in the finale. Bryan Holaday will catch for Caleb Smith and bat eighth Sunday.

Kelly (wrist) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Kelly had been sidelined since mid-June due to a fractured right wrist, but he appeared in four rehab games and went 2-for-12 with two doubles, two runs, one RBI and three walks. He'll start behind the plate and bat fifth against the Dodgers on Friday.

Kelly (wrist) is expected to be activated off the injured list next week, if there are no setbacks while on rehab assignment this week.

Kelly started a stint at High-A Hillsboro on Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and a run scored. He's scheduled to play again Wednesday for the Hops. Beyond that, the Diamondbacks have not offered details other than his potential return next week.

Kelly (wrist) will report to High-A Hillsboro on Sunday to continue his rehab assignment, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Kelly began his rehab assignment with the Arizona Coast League affiliate Thursday and went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts and a walk. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since June 20 due to a right wrist fracture, but it's not yet clear when he could rejoin the major-league club.

Kelly (wrist) went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts and a walk for the ACL D-backs on Thursday.

This was the first step of Kelly's rehab assignment. "The fact that he stood at home plate, saw the baseball coming in and swung - and felt good coming out of it - was very positive," Arizona manager Torey Lovullo told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. The team did not play Friday.

Kelly (wrist) went through a full pre-game batting practice session Monday.

This was considered a step forward in Kelly's rehab. The catcher has been out since June 19 after a Walker Buehler fastball fractured his right wrist. Kelly has not hit and thrown, which means he's closing in on a return. A rehab assignment is expected.

The Diamondbacks placed Kelly (wrist) on the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Kelly will most likely be sidelined through the All-Star break -- if not longer -- after he fractured his right wrist in Saturday's loss. Arizona called up Daulton Varsho from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move to provide some insurance behind the plate, but Stephen Vogt is expected to serve as the team's No. 1 catcher while Kelly is on the shelf.

Kelly suffered a right wrist fracture after being hit by a Walker Buehler fastball and exiting Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

While the Diamondbacks haven't revealed the overall severity of the fracture, this initial diagnosis definitely points toward a lengthy absence for the backstop. The club will likely provide a timeline in the near future, but for the time being, Kelly can be expected to be out through the All-Star break and likely well beyond.

Kelly exited Saturday's game against the Dodgers prior to the fourth inning after being hit by a Walker Buehler fastball on his right wrist in the bottom of the second inning, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. He was replaced by Stephen Vogt behind the plate.

Kelly was initially able to stay in the game, before ultimately exiting between the third and forth innings. He'll likely undergo X-rays on his wrist before Arizona is able to get a grasp on the severity of the injury.

Kelly is on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

The catcher has been a bright spot of late in the Diamondbacks lineup, going 5-for-13 with a homer, two doubles and three RBI in his last three games. Lefty-hitting Stephen Vogt starts behind the dish in a matchup against righty Anthony DeSclafani.

Kelly went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Monday's 5-2 loss to San Francisco.

Kelly provided most of Arizona's offense Monday, doubling home a run in the fourth inning and then taking Alex Wood deep for a solo shot in the sixth. The 26-year-old was stuck in a 3-for-23 drought without an extra-base hit over his last seven games. He's up to eight home runs and 26 RBI on the year.

Kelly is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.

Kelly started off the season on a tear but has cooled off significantly, hitting just .130/.180/.196 over his last 14 games. Stephen Vogt starts behind the plate in his absence.

Kelly is not in the lineup Tuesday at Oakland, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Kelly is 2-for-19 in his past six games and will head to the bench Tuesday. Stephen Vogt will work behind the plate in his absence.

Kelly will sit Saturday against the Brewers.

Kelly hits the bench after starting three straight games. He's cooled off after a blistering start, hitting just .121/.167/.212 over his last 10 games. Stephen Vogt will start behind the plate Sataurday.

Kelly went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Brewers.

Kelly took Brett Anderson yard in the fifth inning to record his seventh home run of the season. It was his first long ball in his last 61 at-bats -- spanning 18 starts. Despite the slowed production, Kelly is still maintaining a strong .283/.418/.504 line across 146 plate appearances on the campaign.

Kelly is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

Kelly will get a breather after starting Arizona's previous two games behind the dish. Steven Vogt will catch Caleb Smith and bat seventh.

Kelly went 2-for-4 with a RBI, a run and a walk in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Cardinals.

Kelly contributed a pair of singles and a walk, leading to him driving in a run and scoring. He was in a bit of a cold patch, going hitless in his last five games prior to Sunday. The 26-year-old is slashing .303/.443/.525 and is second in all of baseball among catchers in batting average. He has six home runs, 21 RBI and 17 runs in 131 plate appearances.

Kelly will sit Saturday against the Cardinals.

Kelly sits for the second time in three games. He's gone just 1-for-14 at the plate since returning from a broken toe Monday. Stephen Vogt will start behind the plate in his absence.

Kelly isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

Kelly had started each of the last two games and went 1-for-8 with four strikeouts. Stephen Vogt will start at catcher and bat eighth.

Kelly (toe) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Kelly spent the minimum of 10 days on the injured list with a fractured left big toe, but he'll be available for Tuesday's series opener against the Giants. Daulton Varsho was optioned to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move, and Kelly should take over as the primary catcher going forward.

Kelly (toe) is expected to return from the injured list after satisfying the 10-day minimum, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

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.

Kelly (toe) has begun hitting, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

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.

Kelly was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a tuft fracture in his left great toe.

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 will be eligible to return from the injured list May 25, though the team has yet to provide a timeline for his return. Stephen Vogt and Daulton Varsho should split catching duties in the meantime for Arizona.

Kelly remains on the bench Saturday against the Nationals.

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.

Kelly is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.

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.

Kelly went 1-for-2 with two walks in Arizona's 5-1 loss to Miami on Thursday.

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.

Kelly will not start Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

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.

Kelly is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets.

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.

Kelly batted leadoff and went 2-for-4 with a walk in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Mets.

Kelly was atop the batting order for the second time this season, as manager Torey Lovullo rotates bodies at 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.

Kelly isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

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.

Kelly is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.

Kelly started the past two games and will receive Sunday off after going 3-for-7 with three RBI and a run scored. Stephen Vogt will start behind the plate and bat fifth for Arizona.

Kelly isn't starting Thursday's game against Colorado.

Kelly had started each of the last three games and went 2-for-8 with a home run, three runs, two RBI and two walks during that time. Stephen Vogt will take over behind the plate and bat fifth.

Kelly went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in a victory over the Padres on Tuesday.

Kelly came around to score after singling in the second inning, and he produced the biggest blow of the game with a two-run shot to left field in the sixth. The homer was his sixth of the campaign -- second-most among catchers and one more than he hit in 39 games last season. Kelly's scorching start also includes a .340/.508/.766 slash line and 14 RBI.

Kelly is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with Atlanta.

Stephen Vogt will form a battery with Zac Gallen in the early game of the twin bill, but Kelly is expected to catch Madison Bumgarner in the second contest.

Kelly went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-4 loss to Atlanta.

The catcher remains one of the few consistent offensive forces in the Arizona lineup to begin the season. Kelly has five homers on the year, all of which have come in his last eight games, and the power surge has boosted his slash line to .341/.517/.756 through 58 plate appearances.

Kelly went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and a walk in Thursday's 14-11, extra-innings win over Cincinnati.

The catcher has been an offensive force thus far in 2021, hitting .351 in 37 at-bats with four homers and 10 RBI. He's also drawn 13 walks and struck out only 10 times. Kelly posted unremarkable numbers in 2020, but has been a tough out in the middle of Arizona's lineup this season and one of the top hitters at his position.

Kelly is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Reds.

He is hitting .375 with a .543 OBP, three home runs and a 10:11 K:BB in 32 at-bats this season. Stephen Vogt will start at catcher and hit sixth.

Kelly went 1-for-3 with two walks and a solo home run in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Nationals.

Kelly's fourth-inning blast was his third in the last four games and gives him five RBI during that stretch. The catcher has reached base safely all but one of his 11 appearances and is slashing .400/.537/.767. This was Kelly's second start behind the plate with Madison Bumgarner on the hill, and it was by far the left-hander's best.

Kelly isn't starting Saturday's game against Washington.

Kelly had started each of the last three games behind the plate and went 3-for-9 with two home runs, four RBI, three runs and three walks during that time. Stephen Vogt will start behind the dish Saturday, batting eighth.

Kelly went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in the 11-6 win over the Nationals on Thursday.

Not only has Kelly homered in back-to-back games, he has at least one hit in all but one of his nine games this season. The catcher is batting .417 with two home runs, five RBI and three runs scored. That is good production at a position that often lacks consistent offense. Kelly could see more time behind home plate if he continues to get on base.

Kelly went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk during Tuesday's 7-5 loss versus Oakland.

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.

Kelly isn't starting Monday's game against Oakland.

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.

Kelly isn't starting Saturday's game against the Reds.

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.

Kelly isn't in Thursday's lineup against the Rockies.

Kelly had started each of the last three games and went 3-for-9 with two doubles, a walk and one strikeout during that time. However, Stephen Vogt will take over behind the dish Thursday, batting seventh.

Kelly is not starting Saturday in San Diego.

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.

Kelly started Friday and went 2-for-3 in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Padres.

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 an opposing starter or reliever.

Kelly isn't starting Thursday's game against the Padres.

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 stated that Bumgarner will use a personal catcher in 2021.

Kelly went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's game against Colorado.

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.

Kelly signed a contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday to avoid arbitration, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

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.

Kelly isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Rockies.

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.

Kelly isn't starting Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Rockies.

Kelly started the first game of the twin bill and went 1-for-3 with one strikeout. He'll play a bench role in Game 2 as Stephen Vogt starts behind the plate.

Kelly went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored during the Diamondbacks' 7-3 win over the Rangers on Wednesday.

Kelly is on track to the season on an upswing, hitting 7-for-26 over his previous seven contests while slugging .577. For the season he is still slashing just .207/.246/.371.

Kelly went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Rangers.

Kelly went deep off Rangers starter Jordan Lyles in the sixth inning to provide the Diamondbacks' final runs of the game. That was Kelly's fifth homer of the year to go with 15 RBI, eight runs scored and a .196/.237/.366 slash line in 36 contests.

Kelly will sit Saturday against the Astros, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Kelly has remained the primary catcher down the stretch, starting 11 of 18 games in the month of September. Daulton Varsho gets the nod behind the plate in his absence.

Kelly is not starting Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Kelly has been the Diamondbacks' primary catcher this season, though he doesn't have a particularly large role, starting 27 of the team's first 50 games. Stephen Vogt gets the nod behind the plate for this one.

Kelly went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two doubles and an additional run scored in a victory over the Angels on Tuesday.

Kelly launched a homer to left field in the second inning , the third long ball of five hit by Arizona in the contest. He later came around to score another run after slugging a leadoff double in the fourth frame. The three-hit game was only the second of the season for the backstop, who is batting a disappointing .206/.252/.371 on the campaign.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Kelly had started each of the past four games (three times at catcher, once as a designated hitter), so he'll be getting some routine maintenance in the series finale. Daulton Varsho substitutes in for Kelly behind the dish.

Kelly went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Thursday's victory over the Dodgers.

Kelly did his part in a sixth-inning rally to help the Diamondbacks take control of the game for good by mashing a two-run homer against reliever Tony Gonsolin. It was long ball number three of the season for Kelly, who is averaging just 195/.239/.322.

Kelly is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

Kelly owns an OPS of .400 over his last 12 games. Both of Arizona's other catchers will be the lineup Tuesday, with Daulton Varsho behind the plate and Stephen Vogt serving as the designated hitter.

Kelly went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Kelly's third-inning long ball was the only run Arizona could muster off Dodgers starter Julio Urias. It was Kelly's second homer of the year, to go with eight RBI, four runs scored and a .194 batting average through 67 plate appearances. Expect the 26-year-old Kelly to continue splitting time with Stephen Vogt behind the dish.

Kelly isn't starting Monday against the Rockies.

Kelly will be excluded from the lineup for the second straight contest after going hitless in his past seven at-bats. Stephen Vogt will take over as the starting catcher again Monday.

Kelly is not in the lineup Sunday against the Giants.

Kelly started three of the past four games but will head to the bench after going 0-for-7 during that stretch. Stephen Vogt will take over behind the plate Sunday for the Diamondbacks.

Kelly isn't in the lineup Friday against the Giants.

Kelly continues to share time behind the plate, and he'll get a day off after going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts over the past two contests. Stephen Vogt will start at catcher Friday.

Kelly is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Oakland, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Kelly appears to be slipping behind Stephen Vogt in the pecking order behind the plate for the Diamondbacks. Vogt starts Tuesday, his fourth start in the last six games and his seventh in the last 11 contests.

Kelly is not in Sunday's lineup against the Padres.

His playing time has been somewhat inconsistent, but he is 4-for-8 with a home run and three RBI over his last two games. Stephen Vogt will start behind the dish and bat seventh.

Kelly went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Padres.

As important as Kelly's bat was to the win, it was a stellar play on defense that preserved the win for the Diamondbacks. The catcher positioned his foot to block the hand of Jorge Mateo and then made a deft tag on the final play of the game. Manager Torey Lovullo had talked about splitting the catching duties more evenly between Kelly and Stephen Vogt, which still may happen, but it was nice to see Kelly's bat break out of its early-season slumber. He entered the contest with a .167/.268/.278 slash line. Perhaps the home run Kelly hit Tuesday, his previous start, ignited the cold stick in his hands.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Kelly and backup Stephen Vogt will share the catching duties evenly going forward, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Kelly's offensive slump drags on into the second quarter of the 60-game season, which resulted in Vogt starting five of the last seven games, including Friday night. "It's going to probably flatten out and be 50/50," Lovullo said. Kelly, who snapped a hitless streak of 15 at-bats in his last start, is slashing .167/.268/.278 over 13 games (41 plate appearances).

Kelly is not in the lineup Friday against the Padres.

Kelly finds himself on the bench for the fifth time in the past seven games as he is 6-for-36 in 13 games this season. Stephen Vogt receives another start behind the plate for Arizona.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

On the bench for the fourth time in six games, Kelly seems to have settled into a timeshare at catcher with Stephen Vogt, who gets the nod behind the dish in the series finale. Both backstops are hitting below the Mendoza Line for the season, so expect the distribution of starts between the two to be fairly even until one player clearly separates himself from the other.

Kelly went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-7 loss to the Rockies.

Kelly went deep off Rockies starter Kyle Freeland in the seventh inning. The homer was Kelly's first of the year, and also accounted for his first run scored. He's added four RBI and a .167 batting average in 36 at-bats this year.

Kelly is not starting Monday against Colorado.

Kelly has 10 starts to Stephen Vogt's seven behind the plate thus far this season, though Vogt, who starts Monday, has now started three of the last four contest. The playing-time split could remain close to even going forward, as Kelly has hit just .156/.270/.188 through 37 plate appearances.

Kelly went 0-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's 9-5 loss to San Diego.

Kelly, stuck in an early slump, returned to the lineup Sunday after he was given two games off to clear his head, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. Arizona's starting catcher is hitless over the previous 12 at-bats. Kelly is 5-for-29 (.172) to start the season.

Kelly sits for the second straight game Saturday against San Diego, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Kelly started eight of Arizona's first 11 games but has now sat for three of the last four. His .172/.273/.207 slash line through his first 33 plate appearances doesn't exactly make a great case for any kind of heavy workload, though that sample is of course quite small. Stephen Vogt will catch Saturday.

Kelly is not in the lineup Friday against the Padres.

Kelly started four of the last five games but will take a seat after going 1-for-11 during that stretch. Stephen Vogt will bat seventh and catch for Luke Weaver on Friday.

Kelly is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Astros.

Kelly has been the primary catcher for Arizona, but he'll take a seat Wednesday after going 1-for-8 with one RBI and one walk in the past three contests. Stephen Vogt will start at catcher and bat seventh.

Kelly is not starting Friday's game against the Dodgers.

Kelly five of the Diamondbacks' first seven games, recording just three hits. Stephen Vogt takes over behind the plate Friday.

Kelly went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Dodgers.

After going hitless over his first 10 at-bats, Kelly produced three hits, including his first extra-base hit, over the last six plate appearances. While many on the Diamondbacks' roster are slumping to start the season, which could prompt lineup changes, Kelly could have a longer leash than most. That means the news of Arizona promoting catching prospect Daulton Varsho, who has hit proficiently in the minors, may not impact Kelly's playing time. Varsho's promotion, however, prompts speculation as to where he will get at-bats. In addition to catcher, Varsho can play the outfield and serve as a designated hitter.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo indicated Kelly will be Madison Bumgarner's regular catcher. Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Kelly will be the Diamondbacks' regular catcher during the 60-game season, so he may turn out to be a few of the staff's regualr backstops. "But there are certain familiarities that pitchers and catchers develop with one another," Lovullo said. "Obviously we're going to count on Carson in a very heavy manner. If it goes well, I'm going to continue to stay with it." Kelly went hitless in three at-bats in Friday's season-opening loss to the Padres.

Kelly went 1-for-2 with a walk, a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Friday's spring game against the Rockies.

Kelly is 3-for-11 with a double, four runs and an RBI through five spring appearances. The 25-year-old backstop emerged as the Diamondbacks' primary catcher in 2019 after beginning the season as one of three in a rotation. Kelly swatted 18 home runs in 365 plate appearances while proving he can control the game from behind the plate. He returns as the top catcher and should see an increase in at-bats in 2020.