James McCann Fantasy Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher James McCann (back) was scratched Friday with tightness in his lower back and did not play in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Diamondbacks instead started Adrian Del Castillo, who has mostly served as a DH when he has played this year. Shortly after starter Gabriel Moreno landed on the injured list with a hairline fracture in his right index finger on June 16, the Diamondbacks signed McCann to help cover for his loss. McCann has hit a respectable .233/.316/.384 with three homers in 98 plate appearances with the D-backs, but thanks in part to his back issues, he has only played in three games since Moreno returned Aug. 22.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed catcher James McCann to a Major League contract, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. McCann became available when the Braves agreed to release him from a minor league deal. While McCann didn't have a path to immediate playing time with the Braves, it's a different story in Arizona. The Diamondbacks have been without starting backstop Gabriel Moreno (finger) for over a week. He's out indefinitely with a hairline fracture in his right index finger. In Moreno's absence, the Diamondbacks have used Jose Herrera and Aramis Garcia behind the plate. Neither player has experienced much success in the majors. McCann, on the other hand, is a former All-Star. However, the 35-year-old hasn't posed an offensive threat over the past few seasons. He spent 2024 with Baltimore and batted .234/.279/.388 with eight home runs and 31 RBI in 226 plate appearances. McCann will now give the catcher-needy Diamondbacks a credible veteran option, but he's unlikely to make an impact for fantasy managers.

Free-agent catcher James McCann and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a minor-league deal on Monday, a source tells FanSided's Robert Murray. McCann will provide the Braves with additional catching depth to start the 2025 season with Sean Murphy (rib) starting the year on the injured list with a fractured rib on his left side. Catching prospect Drake Baldwin is expected to start behind the dish early on, with Chadwick Tromp backing him up. The 34-year-old McCann will most likely begin the season at Triple-A Gwinnett as the team's No. 3 option should anything happen to Baldwin or Tromp. The former second-rounder by the Detroit Tigers in 2011 out of the University of Arkansas is basically a backup at this point in his career after hitting .234/.279/.388 with eight home runs and 31 RBI in 233 trips to the plate over 65 games in 2024 with Baltimore. McCann hasn't played in over 100 games since 2021 with the Mets.

Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and three total RBI on Tuesday as the O's beat the New York Mets 9-5. Serving primarily as the team's backup catcher, McCann has had an up-and-down season in 2024 after dealing with multiple injuries (left ankle and oblique sprains). In 53 games (168 at-bats), he is slashing .226/.277/.339 with four homers and 19 RBI. At this point in the season, McCann does not have much fantasy value -; he may only possibly serve as a streamer in deep leagues.

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde (nose) said that the team suspects that catcher James McCann (nose) suffered a broken nose in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Monday against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays. McCann is going for a CT scan. The 34-year-old backup catcher was hit in the face by a pitch from right-hander Yariel Rodriguez in the first inning on Monday and was bleeding quite a bit from his nose. He surprisingly stayed in for the entire game and finished the contest 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. However, if his CT scan confirms what the Orioles think, McCann will likely go on the 10-day injured list. If McCann goes on the IL, the O's could bring up Blake Hunt to serve as Adley Rutschman's backup. McCann entered the day with a .216 average (30-for-139) with just three homers and 14 RBI in 2024 in limited playing time.

Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann (hand) is back behind the plate doing the catching and is hitting sixth for the Orioles against the visiting Colorado Rockies and left-hander Kyle Freeland on Friday. McCann will return to action after missing the team's last few games due to a bruised left hand. The 33-year-old veteran backstop has done very little in just 151 at-bats in his first season in Baltimore, but he is hitting a strong .375 (18-for-48) with a home run, seven doubles, 13 RBI, two stolen bases and nine runs scored in 16 games (15 starts) since the All-Star break. Although three of McCann's four home runs on the year have come against left-handed pitching, he's gone just 19-for-88 (.216) against southpaw in 2023.

Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann (oblique) missed the final seven games of spring training after feeling soreness in his left oblique in a March 20 Grapefruit League game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 32-year-old backstop called the injury "minor," but general manager Mike Elias said it's "likely" that McCann will begin the 2023 season on the injured list. He spent almost a month on the injured list last year with the New York Mets with a left oblique strain, although he said his current soreness is on the same side but in a different area. McCann will be backing up young catcher Adley Rutschman when he's healthy, and Anthony Bemboom should serve as Baltimore's backup to open the season with McCann on the shelf.

Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann (oblique) hasn't played in a spring game since Monday due to discomfort in his left oblique, which he noticed while swinging at a pitch. McCann was on the injured list last year with the New York Mets after being diagnosed with a strained left oblique. Baltimore is keeping him out of Sunday's Grapefruit League game, and they don't know if he'll be ready for Opening Day on Thursday against Boston. McCann is hopeful he can be on the Opening Day roster, but the O's may play it safe. If McCann begins on the injured list, Anthony Bemboom would break camp with the team for the second straight season. When healthy, McCann will back up starter Adley Rutschman while getting some starts at first base and DH against left-handed pitching.

The Baltimore Orioles acquired catcher James McCann and cash considerations from the New York Mets on Wednesday night in exchange for a player to be named later, according to sources. The Mets are covering $19 million of the $24.3 million that is still owed to McCann over the next two seasons. In Baltimore, the 32-year-old backstop will serve as the backup to up-and-coming catcher Adley Rutschman, who just completed his first MLB season for the O's. McCann's already cratered fantasy value will take even more of a hit with sporadic playing time in the American League East. In his second season with the Mets in 2022, McCann only played in 61 games due to injury and slashed a poor .195/.257/.282 with a .538 OPS, three home runs, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored and three stolen bases in 191 plate appearances.

New York Mets catcher James McCann is getting the day off on Friday against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. It's just a regular day off for the 32-year-old backstop, who has played in just 39 games for the Mets this year due to injuries. He's gone 20-for-111 (.180) with two home runs, 13 RBI, 10 runs scored and two stolen bases. Michael Perez is behind the dish on Friday and is batting ninth against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola. This will be Perez's fourth game with the Mets, and he's still searching for his first hit. In 39 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2022, he hit just .150/.209/.318 with six home runs, 11 RBI, eight runs scored and one stolen base. You can find better DFS options at the catching position.