MERRILL KELLY
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NEWS
Sun, Dec 14, 2025

9:58 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Sunday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Wed, Sep 10, 2025

7:47 PM - Merrill Kelly (Tex) (12-7) earned the win Wednesday over the Brewers, allowing three runs on 10 hits across 5.2 innings. He struck out six.

Sat, Sep 06, 2025

4:19 AM - Merrill Kelly (Tex) took a no-decision Friday against the Astros, allowing one run on five hits and one walk in seven innings. He struck out seven.

Wed, Aug 13, 2025

8:03 PM - Merrill Kelly (Tex) did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's loss to the Diamondbacks. He gave up two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five across six innings.

Sat, Aug 02, 2025

8:55 AM - Merrill Kelly (Tex) is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park.

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

5:28 PM - Merrill Kelly (Tex) was traded from the Diamondbacks to the Rangers on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Sun, Jul 20, 2025

6:46 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (9-5) earned the win Sunday against St. Louis, yielding two runs on three hits and four walks over six innings. He struck out five.

Sun, Jul 13, 2025

7:11 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (8-5) allowed one run on one hit and four walks while striking out six over five innings to earn the win over the Angels on Sunday.

9:34 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (calf) will start Sunday's game against the Angels in Anaheim.

Wed, Jul 09, 2025

9:53 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) said after Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Padres that he was lifted early from his start after experiencing right calf discomfort, but he doesn't believe it will be anything worrisome moving forward, ArizonaSports.com reports.

Sun, Jun 15, 2025

7:21 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (6-3) took the loss Sunday versus the Padres, allowing four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out seven over five innings.

Sat, May 24, 2025

6:53 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Cardinals, giving up four runs on six hits and a walk over six-plus innings. He struck out six.

Wed, May 07, 2025

7:50 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (3-2) took the loss Wednesday against the Mets, allowing three runs on six hits over 6.1 innings. He struck out six.

Mon, May 05, 2025

2:10 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (hamstring) is listed as the Diamondbacks' probable starter or Wednesday's game against the Mets in Arizona.

Sat, May 03, 2025

8:55 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) was removed from Friday's start after five innings due to cramping in his right hamstring, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. He allowed one run on four hits and struck out two before being removed.

Fri, Apr 25, 2025

11:08 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (leg) is listed as the Diamondbacks' scheduled starting pitcher for Saturday's game against Atlanta at Chase Field.

Sun, Apr 20, 2025

6:15 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (leg) exited Sunday's contest against the Cubs in the bottom of the sixth inning due to right leg cramping.

Wed, Apr 09, 2025

9:06 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (2-1) picked up the win in Tuesday's 4-3 victory over the Orioles, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits and two walks over six-plus innings. He struck out four.

Sat, Mar 29, 2025

7:06 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (1-0) recorded the win in Friday's 8-1 rout of the Cubs, allowing one run on three hits and four walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out one.

Sun, Mar 23, 2025

9:08 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings in Saturday's spring start against the Giants.

Tue, Mar 18, 2025

7:15 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) allowed three runs on six hits while striking out four over 2.2 innings in Monday's spring start against the Angels.

Wed, Mar 12, 2025

8:42 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) allowed five hits while striking out one over 5.1 scoreless innings in Tuesday's spring start against the Royals.

Fri, Mar 07, 2025

6:52 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three in Thursday's split-squad start against the Mariners.

Sat, Mar 01, 2025

10:17 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two over two innings in Friday's spring start against the Royals.

Sat, Nov 02, 2024

1:39 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) Diamondbacks exercised Kelly's $7 million club option for 2025 on Saturday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Sat, Sep 14, 2024

9:21 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that Kelly (hamstring) could start Monday or Tuesday, Sports reports.

Wed, Sep 11, 2024

7:06 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) Torey Lovullo said Kelly was lifted from Wednesday's start due to right hamstring cramping, but the right-hander is expected to make his next turn through the rotation, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

5:01 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) was removed from Wednesday's start against the Rangers in the fifth inning with an undisclosed injury, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Sun, Aug 25, 2024

4:51 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (3-0) picked up the win Sunday against Boston, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks with five strikeouts across six innings.

Mon, Aug 12, 2024

9:35 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (3-0) earned a win over the Phillies on Sunday, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two over five innings.

Sun, Aug 11, 2024

1:57 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) Diamondbacks reinstated Kelly (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Phillies, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Fri, Aug 09, 2024

6:06 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) Torey Lovullo said Friday it's "very likely" Kelly (shoulder) will start Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

8:04 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Friday at Chase Field, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Sun, Aug 04, 2024

8:25 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (shoulder) is scheduled to throw four innings and 65 pitches in Tuesday's rehab start for High-A Hillsboro, MLB.com reports.

Fri, Aug 02, 2024

5:01 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Hillsboro on Tuesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Mon, Jul 29, 2024

7:14 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (shoulder) will throw a three-inning simulated game Wednesday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

8:30 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com reports.

Sat, Jul 27, 2024

7:10 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Sunday, MLB.com reports.

Fri, Jul 26, 2024

6:47 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (shoulder) threw two innings of a simulated game Thursday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Fri, Jul 19, 2024

2:01 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (shoulder) is expected to throw two more bullpen sessions before facing hitters, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Sat, Jul 13, 2024

8:28 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (shoulder) threw 32 pitches in a bullpen session Friday, MLB.com reports.

Tue, Jul 09, 2024

7:33 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (shoulder) completed a bullpen session Tuesday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Mon, Jul 08, 2024

6:40 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that Kelly (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Mon, Jul 01, 2024

11:57 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (shoulder) recently increased his throwing distance off flat ground to 120 feet, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Mon, Jun 24, 2024

1:04 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (shoulder) said Friday that he's eyeing the Diamondbacks' mid-August road trip as a target for his return from the 60-day injured list, Jake Oliver of SI.com reports. "Originally we thought it was kind of All-Star break but with how the progression lines up, it's probably a little bit later than that," said, when asked about his return timeline. "In my mind, I'm hoping I'm on that Tampa, Miami, and Boston trip. I've wanted to go on that trip all year and that seems to be around the right time that I'm back in there but obviously, things can change as we go along."

Mon, Jun 03, 2024

7:23 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (shoulder) will begin his throwing program Tuesday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Tue, May 28, 2024

6:59 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Kelly (shoulder) is expected to begin a throwing program next week, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Sat, May 25, 2024

7:27 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (shoulder) underwent an MRI earlier this week, and it showed significant healing, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Apr 24, 2024

9:25 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo said after Tuesday's 14-1 win over the Cardinals that he expects Kelly (shoulder) to miss at least one month after landing on the 15-day injured list, Theo Mackie of The Republic reports. "We're not looking in terms of weeks as what we had hoped for," Lovullo said of Kelly's timetable for a return from a teres major strain in his right shoulder. "So I think the next step up is a month, more than that."

Tue, Apr 23, 2024

6:16 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) Diamondbacks placed Kelly on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to April 20, with a right shoulder strain.

Mon, Apr 22, 2024

11:26 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) disclosed Sunday that he was diagnosed with a teres major strain of his right shoulder following his initial MRI and is on track to receive another MRI on Monday in Phoenix, ESPN.com reports.

Sun, Apr 21, 2024

2:41 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) is returning to Phoenix to be evaluated Sunday after receiving an MRI on his right shoulder, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

1:42 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) was scratched from Sunday's game against the Giants, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Tue, Apr 16, 2024

10:01 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) yielded a run on three hits and two walks over five innings in a no-decision Monday. He struck out five during the loss to the Cubs.

Wed, Apr 10, 2024

7:00 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (2-0) got the win over the Rockies on Tuesday, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks in six innings. He struck out four.

Tue, Mar 19, 2024

6:09 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) allowed four hits and one walk while striking out seven over 3.1 innings in Monday's spring start against Oakland.

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

9:07 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) allowed two runs on five hits and struck out four over three innings in Wednesday's spring start against the Rockies.

Fri, Mar 08, 2024

7:10 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) struck out three over two hitless and scoreless innings in Friday's start against the Cubs.

Wed, Feb 21, 2024

8:45 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) is expected to make his spring debut March 8 against the Cubs, Jack Magruder of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

4:02 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) will start Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday against the Rangers, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Wed, Oct 18, 2023

1:01 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) took the loss in Tuesday's 10-0 defeat to the Phillies in Game 2 of the NLCS, allowing four runs on three hits and three walks. He struck out six.

Fri, Oct 13, 2023

5:15 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) will start Game 2 of the NLCS on Tuesday against Philadelphia, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Thu, Oct 05, 2023

6:46 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) Diamondbacks named Kelly as their starter for Game 1 of Arizona's NLDS matchup against the Dodgers on Saturday.

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

7:34 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (11-7) took the loss Thursday, allowing seven runs on six hits and four walks over five innings against the Mets. He struck out seven.

Sun, Sep 10, 2023

10:30 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and five walks over 5.2 innings against the Cubs while striking out six.

Mon, Aug 28, 2023

12:24 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (hamstring) is listed as the Diamondbacks' probable starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.

Sun, Aug 20, 2023

9:14 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (10-5) picked up the win in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Padres, giving up three runs on five hits and four walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out three.

Sat, Aug 05, 2023

7:50 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk over six innings during Friday's loss to the Twins. He struck out nine and did not factor in the decision.

Tue, Jul 25, 2023

5:28 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (calf) was activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start Tuesday against the Cardinals, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

6:06 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (calf) will be activated off the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday against the Cardinals, MLB.com reports.

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

6:30 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (calf) will throw a second rehab start Thursday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Fri, Jul 14, 2023

6:24 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (calf) will throw a 75-pitch simulated game Saturday, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Fri, Jul 07, 2023

7:10 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (calf) threw a 45-pitch bullpen session Thursday in which he simulated three innings of work, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Wed, Jul 05, 2023

6:24 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo said Kelly (calf) was expected to throw a 35-40 pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Eli McKown of the Republic reports.

Sun, Jul 02, 2023

8:36 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (calf) threw a 31-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Fri, Jun 30, 2023

8:55 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (calf) played catch out to 90 feet Wednesday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Tue, Jun 27, 2023

7:04 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) has a blood clot in his right calf and is without an official timeline, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

5:06 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) was placed on the 15-day injured list with right calf inflammation Tuesday.

Sun, Jun 25, 2023

7:59 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (9-4) took the loss Saturday, allowing seven runs on 10 hits and two walks over five innings against the Giants. He struck out two.

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

10:10 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) didn't factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks over six innings in a 4-3 extra-inning loss to Philadelphia. He struck out seven.

Sat, Jun 10, 2023

9:34 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (8-3) earned the win Friday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks over 6.1 innings in a 11-6 victory over the Tigers. He struck out five.

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

11:31 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) and the Diamondbacks won't face the Nationals on Thursday after the game was postponed due to hazardous air conditions in Washington, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Sun, May 21, 2023

7:53 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (5-3) earned the win Sunday, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks over five innings against the Pirates. He struck out four.

Thu, May 11, 2023

9:53 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins, giving up four runs on four hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out six.

Sat, May 06, 2023

6:35 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (3-3) earned the win Friday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk over seven innings against the Nationals. He struck out 10.

Sat, Apr 29, 2023

6:32 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (2-3) earned the win Friday, allowing one run on six hits and one walk over six innings against Colorado. He struck out five.

Tue, Apr 18, 2023

10:34 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (1-2) earned the win Monday, allowing one run on five hits and zero walks over six innings during a 6-3 win over the Cardinals. He struck out three.

Wed, Apr 12, 2023

10:02 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) dropped to 0-2 on the season after surrendering three earned runs on one hit and four walks over six innings in Tuesday's 7-1 loss to the Brewers. He struck out seven in the 98-pitch outing.

Fri, Apr 07, 2023

3:17 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (0-1) took the loss against the Dodgers on Thursday, allowing four runs on six hits and four walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out four batters.

Sat, Apr 01, 2023

5:09 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers, allowing three hits and four walks over 3.2 scoreless innings while striking out four.

Sun, Mar 05, 2023

9:08 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) is experimenting with a new pitch, a slider, this spring, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Fri, Mar 03, 2023

6:29 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out two over 2.1 innings in Friday's spring start against the Mariners.

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

9:28 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over six innings in a 4-2 victory over the Brewers. He struck out seven.

Sun, Sep 25, 2022

9:32 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) is expected to get two more starts over the final nine games of the season, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

3:35 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (13-7) earned the win during Saturday's 5-2 victory over San Francisco, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk with six strikeouts in seven innings.

Tue, Sep 20, 2022

4:15 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (12-7) took the loss against the Dodgers on Monday, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out seven batters over six innings.

Fri, Sep 02, 2022

4:01 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (12-5) earned the win over Milwaukee on Thursday, pitching seven shutout innings during which he allowed four hits and no walks while striking out seven batters.

Sun, Aug 28, 2022

8:28 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (11-5) earned the win against the White Sox on Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits while striking out seven and walking one over 7.1 innings.

Sun, Aug 21, 2022

10:36 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) allowed three runs on seven hits and three walks with six strikeouts across six innings in a no-decision versus the Cardinals on Sunday.

Fri, Aug 12, 2022

3:38 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) completed five innings against Pittsburgh on Thursday, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six batters. He did not factor in the decision.

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