CONGRATULATIONS: Arizona Diamondbacks Center fielder Jake McCarthy welcomes a new baby

A few hours ago, Jake McCarthy’s girlfriend gave birth to a healthy, energetic baby boy.

and he’s tweeting on his X accounts while out here showing love for the Diamondbacks. He’s also really excited about his girlfriend and the newborn child. “I’m grateful that I’m a father now.”

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McCarthy is out of the lineup for Monday’s game against the Dodgers, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

McCarthy and fellow left-handed hitter Joc Pederson will duck out of the lineup for the series opener while the Dodgers bring southpaw James Paxton to the hill. In McCarthy’s absence, Randal Grichuk will pick up a start in right field.