MERRILL KELLY NEWS

Leaves due to leg cramping Kelly was removed from his start in Sunday's game against the Dodgers due to right leg cramping.

Impact Unless Kelly undergoes further testing on his leg that reveals something more severe than the cramp, he should be ready to go when the Diamondbacks begin their second-half schedule next weekend against the Cubs. Before exiting Sunday, Kelly worked 5.1 innings and gave up a run on four hits and a walk, and since he left with the Diamondbacks leading 2-1, he should be in line for his sixth win of the season if Arizona is able to maintain its advantage. Kelly heads into the All-Star break with a 4.46 ERA across 19 starts.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparent injury Kelly was removed from his start in the sixth inning of Sunday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent injury, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports. He departed with a 2-1 lea...

Impact Kelly appeared to be walking gingerly off the mound and had only tossed 88 pitches, so his departure looks to be injury-related rather than a managerial decision. Since Kelly was at least able to head to the dugout under his own power, he wouldn't appear to be dealing with a significant injury. The Diamondbacks may have just been exercising some caution with the right-hander ahead of the All-Star break. Expect manager Torey Lovullo to provide an update on Kelly's condition after the contest.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gonsolin scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Arizona

The Dodgers are expected to send Tony Gonsolin to the mound Sunday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Merrill Kelly the start

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers tie franchise record with 8 HRs, blast D-Backs 22-1

Justin Turner and Mookie Betts hit grand slams, Albert Pujols and AJ Pollock each homered twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers matched a franchise record by connecting eight times in...

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Faria scheduled to start as Arizona hosts Colorado

The Diamondbacks will roll out Jake Faria to the mound Thursday and the Rockies will give Chi Chi Gonzalez the start

JULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adequate in no-decision Kelly completed 5.1 innings against Colorado on Tuesday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out one. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact The right-hander didn't have his best stuff Tuesday -- he induced only six swinging strikes and tied his season low with one strikeout -- but he hung around well enough to be lined up for the win before Arizona's bullpen allowed a seventh-inning run. Kelly was staked to an early three-run lead and blanked Colorado for three frames before the Rockies pushed across a single run in both the fourth and fifth innings. After struggling to a 5.40 ERA through his first 14 starts, Kelly has turned things around of late, allowing no more than three earned runs in any outing since June 21. Over that span, he has registered a 2.13 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 18:2 K:BB across 25.1 innings. Kelly tentatively lines up to start Arizona's final game before the All-Star break, which will come Sunday on the road against the Dodgers.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks walk off on hit batsman, beat Rockies 4-3

David Peralta was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force in the winning run and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kelly expected to start as Diamondbacks host the Rockies

The Rockies will start Jon Gray on Tuesday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Merrill Kelly

JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeSclafani dominates, Posey leaves game, Giants win 5-2

Anthony DeSclafani threw 8 2/3 effective innings, Austin Slater and Darin Ruf both homered and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 for their third straight v...

JULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants look to break 4-game losing streak against Diamondbacks

San Francisco heads into the matchup against Arizona in a rut, losers of four straight

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Next week in fantasy baseball: Kolby Allard and Merrill Kelly headline an upcoming Streamapalooza Al Melchior identifies players with intriguing matchups for fantasy managers in the week ahead, starting with Texas southpaw Kolby Allard.

JULY 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kelly pitches Diamondbacks past Giants in 5-3 win

Merrill Kelly threw seven solid innings, Pavin Smith and Josh Reddick homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-3

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Third straight win Kelly (5-7) won Thursday's 5-3 game against San Francisco, allowing three runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts in seven innings.

Impact Kelly started July on a high note with seven strong innings against the Giants, with the only damage coming on Mike Yastrzemski and Wilmer Flores home runs. He's assembled a nice three-game run -- all wins -- pitching a total of 20 innings and surrendering only four runs and 18 baserunners with 17 strikeouts.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks look to break 4-game losing streak against Giants

Arizona will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Diamondbacks take on San Francisco

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kim ends skid, helps with 2-run double, Cards sweep D-Backs

Kwang Hyun Kim won for the first time in 11 starts, pitching five solid innings and helping himself with a two-run double as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7...

JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Merrill Kelly and Caleb Smith have trade value, but can the Diamondbacks get through the season without them? Teams might call on Caleb Smith and Merrill Kelly. The D-Backs will consider it. There's a price for everything, and you never say never.

JUNE 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dbacks rout Padres 10-1, end record 24-game road losing skid

The Arizona Diamondbacks snapped their record 24-game road losing streak by routing the San Diego Padres 10-1, getting six strong innings from Merrill Kelly and four hits and five...

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blanks Padres across six Kelly (4-7) was the winner in Saturday's 10-1 game against San Diego, throwing six innings and allowing five hits with five strikeouts.

Impact Kelly kept the powerful San Diego lineup at bay all game, only allowing one runner past third and preventing any runs from crossing the plate. He now has consecutive wins of at least six innings pitched with one or zero runs allowed and is showing signs of his dominant 2020 form.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly scheduled to start for Diamondbacks at Padres

The Diamondbacks will start Merrill Kelly on Saturday and the Padres are expected to counter with Dinelson Lamet

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatis hits 3 HRs, Pads hand D-Backs 24th straight road loss

San Diego slugger Fernando Tatis Jr. hit three homers, hours after saying he would skip the All-Star Home Run Derby because of an ailing shoulder, and the Padres sent the Arizona D...

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: DeGrom aims to set Mets mark for shutout streak

Mets ace Jacob deGrom can set the team record for scoreless innings when he starts against the Phillies at Citi Field on Saturday

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks winning pitcher Merrill Kelly It wasn't easy to go through a 17-game losing streak, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly says.

JUNE 22, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Arizona in action against Milwaukee following Kelly’s strong showing Arizona looks to follow up a dominant outing by Monday starter Merrill Kelly.

JUNE 22, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Arizona in action against Milwaukee following Kelly's strong showing

Arizona looks to follow up a dominant outing by Monday starter Merrill Kelly

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D-backs snap 17-game losing streak PHOENIX -- It had been 20 days -- 20 long days filled with plenty of sleepless nights for manager Torey Lovullo -- but finally the streak is...

JUNE 22, 2021 • MLB.COM