Jake McCarthy's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. This is a much-needed rest day for McCarthy who has started in each of the last five games. He has put together a solid season with a .283 batting average with eight home runs, 54 RBI, and 25 stolen bases across 140 games. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Pavin Smith will cover the corner outfield spots against right-hander Yu Darvish on Friday. Gurriel should be started in most fantasy leagues right now.

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This is a much-needed day off for McCarthy who has started in 14 straight games. McCarthy was slowing down with the bat, so the team decided to give him a day off to recharge. Fellow outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (calf) has been activated from the injured list and will return to the lineup, while Corbin Carroll shifts to center field against right-hander Colin Rea. Fantasy managers who are rostering Gurriel or McCarthy should adjust their lineups ahead of first pitch.

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy hit his seventh homer in Monday's 9-6 win at the Miami Marlins. McCarthy's two-run homer off Marlins reliever John McMillon in the top of the eighth was his only hit. However, McCarthy scored twice to continue a blistering stretch at the plate, hitting .380/.426/.620 with four homers, 22 RBI, 16 runs scored, and five stolen bases in the last 30 days. McCarthy is hitting .309/.383/.457 with seven homers, 43 RBI, and 50 runs scored along with 18 steals in 22 attempts in 107 games. Fantasy managers who latched to McCarthy over the last month have benefited from one of the hottest hitters in the game who contributes in multiple categories.