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June 17, 2026
Three hits in win
McCarthy went 3-for-5 with a run scored Tuesday against the Cubs.
Analysis
McCarthy started his second consecutive game after being out of the lineup for five straight contests due to an illness. He tallied Colorado's first hit of Tuesday's game with a single to lead off the fourth inning and also came around to score in the same frame. McCarthy has four multi-hit performances in his last nine starts, and he's also scored five runs to go along with a stolen base in that span.
June 15, 2026
Returning to lineup
McCarthy (illness) will start in left field and bat seventh in Monday's game versus the Cubs.
Analysis
McCarthy didn't start any of the previous five contests as he battled back from an illness, though he appeared as a pinch runner in one of those tilts. The 28-year-old had made 23 consecutive starts prior to the aforementioned five-game absence from the lineup.
June 14, 2026
Remaining on bench Sunday
McCarthy (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis
It's the fifth straight game out of the lineup for McCarthy, who was scratched Wednesday due to an illness. The 28-year-old may not have been in lineup Sunday regardless, with lefty Jeffrey Springs on the mound for the A's. McCarthy entered as a pinch runner and was caught stealing in Saturday's contest, so he should be back in the lineup soon.
June 13, 2026
Sitting fourth straight
McCarthy (illness) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis
Saturday will mark the fourth consecutive game that McCarthy has missed while recovering from an illness. The Rockies haven't yet suggested that he will have to spend time on the injured list, though that could become an option if he isn't able to return soon. Sterlin Thompson, Cole Carrigg and Troy Johnston will form Colorado's outfield trio Saturday.
June 12, 2026
Out again Friday
McCarthy (illness) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis
McCarthy will sit out a third consecutive game Friday while he continues to recover from an illness. Sterlin Thompson, Cole Carrigg and Troy Johnston will form Colorado's outfield trio with McCarthy out.
June 11, 2026
Remains out Thursday
McCarthy (illness) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Cubs.
Analysis
McCarthy had to be scratched from Wednesday's lineup because he's under the weather, and he's still not feeling well enough to play in Thursday's series finale. Consider him day-to-day. Sterlin Thompson will play left field for the Rockies in McCarthy's stead.