C - Arizona Diamondbacks
- Age 35
- Arkansas
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
James McCann went 1-for-2 with a go-ahead, two-run double in Arizona's five-run fifth inning to lift the Diamondbacks to a 5-4 victory over the Phillies on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
McCann replaced starting catcher, Gabriel Moreno, in the bottom of the third inning and then came up with Arizona's big hit to complete the comeback. It was just McCann's second hit in 16 at bats this season with both hits being doubles. If Moreno is forced to miss action, McCann would be in line to start behind the plate.
James McCann has agreed to a one-year deal to stay with the Diamondbacks.
Fantasy Impact
McCann will remain in Arizona as the backup catcher after he agreed to re-sign with the club Friday. In 2025, the 35-year-old backstop hit .260 with a .754 OPS and five homers across 137 plate appearances for the Diamondbacks.
The Diamondbacks and James McCann have agreed to a one-year deal for the 2026 season.
Fantasy Impact
McCann was set to enter free agency, but will return to Arizona after appearing in 42 games with the club in 2025. He is the favorite to open the season as the backup to Gabriel Moreno.
James McCann was not in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to low back tightness.
Fantasy Impact
After being scratched from the lineup on Friday, McCann was out of the lineup again on Saturday and is considered day-to-day. While he is sidelined, Adrian Del Castillo is expected to serve as Gabriel Moreno's backup.
James McCann went 1-for-2 with a home run, one RBI, two runs scored, and two walks in the victory against San Diego.
Fantasy Impact
After today's game, McCann sports a .350 batting average with 4 RBI and 7 runs scored over 7 games this season. The veteran has provided a solid option for the Diamondbacks behind the plate since being called up from Triple-A.
