Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly appeared in an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants at the Tokyo Dome on March 16, 2025, as part of the team's international series in Japan. Kelly, wearing number 15, played catcher during the contest, which was captured in photographs by Matt Dirksen for Getty Images.
The appearance comes as Kelly's name surfaces in free agent polling discussions ahead of the upcoming offseason. The veteran backstop has been with the Cubs organization and his performance in international exhibitions adds to his profile as teams evaluate catching options for the next season.
