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June 16, 2026
Idle Tuesday
Kelly isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis
Kelly will move to the bench for the third time in Chicago's last four games while Miguel Amaya catches for starter Edward Cabrera and bats eighth.
June 15, 2026
Receiving night off
Kelly is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis
Kelly will hit the bench after he started behind the plate in three of the Cubs' last four games. Moises Ballesteros will get the nod at catcher in the series opener.
June 13, 2026
On bench Saturday
Kelly is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against San Francisco.
Analysis
Kelly will ride the bench for the third time in the past five games. The 31-year-old has slugged .277/.355/.367 with three homers in 186 plate appearances this season. Miguel Amaya will take over catching duties and bat eighth Saturday.
June 12, 2026
Ends home run drought in win
Kelly went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 9-3 win over the Rockies.
Analysis
A day after getting a break from the starting lineup, Kelly returned with his third home run of the season. The Chicago catcher has been a steady enough hitter with a .282 batting average and .731 OPS across 51 games, though Thursday's long ball was his first since April 18. The power has been noticeably down from 2025, when Kelly went deep 17 times in 111 regular-season contests.
June 10, 2026
On bench Wednesday
Kelly isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis
Kelly will miss out on the starting nine for a second consecutive game despite going 4-for-13 with an RBI and a run over his last four contests. Moises Ballesteros will handle catching duties Wednesday while Michael Conforto works as Chicago's designated hitter.