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April 15, 2026
Receiving rest Wednesday
Kelly is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis
Miguel Amaya will step in behind the plate for Kelly, who will be rested after making starts in each of the past three days. Kelly is off to a scorching start to April, having recorded a hit in each of his starts while slashing .364/.488/.545 in 10 games overall.
April 15, 2026
Slugs first home run
Kelly went 2-for-4 with a walk, a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Phillies.
Analysis
Just like he did last year, Kelly is off to a scorching hot start in 2026 with a .333 batting average and .922 OPS through 15 games. However, unlike 2025, the power hasn't been there for the catcher in the early going, as this was his first home run of the year. Kelly still seems to be locked in at the plate, and he should remain Chicago's top backstop ahead of Miguel Amaya, giving the former plenty of fantasy utility.
April 13, 2026
Walks it off against Pittsburgh
Kelly went 2-for-5 with a double and RBI in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Pirates.
Analysis
Making his 10th start over the first 15 games of the season, Kelly doubled in the fourth inning before providing the game-winning, walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth. Kelly is now slashing .308/.426/.385 with three doubles, four RBI, four runs scored and an 8:8 BB:K across 47 plate appearances.
April 11, 2026
Getting breather Saturday
Kelly isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis
Kelly hit a single and walked three times during Friday's loss to extend his hitting streak to five games, but he'll remain on the bench to begin Saturday's contest. Miguel Amaya will catch instead for starter Edward Cabrera and bat seventh.