Jake McCarthy Named Starting Center Fielder for Diamondbacks Gameday

Jake McCarthy has been named the starting center fielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their May 21 contest against the Colorado Rockies. McCarthy joins a surging Diamondbacks lineup that has recently enjoyed significant offensive success. As the team enters game #49 of the season, McCarthy’s presence in center field is part of Arizona's strategy to maintain defensive stability and provide speed on the basepaths during their current homestand against their division rivals.