MERRILL KELLY NEWS

Greeted by homer barrage Kelly allowed six runs (four earned) on 10 hits and a walk while striking out one over 5.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Saturday.

Impact Kelly looked to be in for a long night after giving up solo home runs to Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman over his first 11 pitches. Kelly struggled against the top of the Dodgers' order in the second inning as well, but he was able to settle down after that. The right-hander hasn't been very good since he returned from a four-month absence with a shoulder injury -- he's allowed 18 runs (16 earned), including six homers, over 21.1 innings since he returned to action Aug. 11. Kelly has a 4.30 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 33:14 K:BB through 46 innings over eight starts this season. He's tentatively projected to make his next start at San Francisco.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani, Betts and Freeman open with consecutive HRs, and Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 8-6

Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman started the game with consecutive home runs — the first time that has happened in the Dodgers’ 141-year history — and Tommy Edman hi...

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani, Betts and Freeman hit consecutive homers for Dodgers to lead off game vs. Diamondbacks

Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman led off Saturday’s game with consecutive home runs for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Arizona Diamondbacks

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers bring win streak into game against the Diamondbacks

The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks

AUGUST 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yields four runs in win Kelly (3-0) picked up the win Sunday against Boston, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks with five strikeouts across six innings.

Impact All four runs charged to Kelly came via the long ball, with Triston Casas lifting a solo homer with two outs in the first inning and Rafael Devers swatting a three-run home run in the fourth frame. Still, Kelly received enough run support to pick up his third win of the campaign. Since being activated from the injured list Aug. 11, Kelly has a 6.75 ERA and an 11:6 K:BB across 16 innings spanning three starts. The right-hander has allowed 10 combined runs in his last two starts. He'll look to get back on track next time out despite an expected matchup with the Dodgers.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks aim to keep win streak alive against the Red Sox

The Arizona Diamondbacks look to keep a five-game win streak alive when they take on the Boston Red Sox

AUGUST 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tagged for six runs Kelly did not factor into the decision, allowing six runs on eight hits and two walks over five innings Sunday against the Rays. He struck out four.

Impact Kelly struggled mightily in his second start since returning from a stint on the 60-day IL with a shoulder injury. Despite allowing five runs through five, Kelly was allowed to start the sixth. However, he walked both batters he faced in the inning, and he was pulled with one of those batters later coming around to score, saddling him with six earned runs allowed. On a promising note, Kelly was extended to 96 pitches, 11 more than he tossed in his last start indicating that he's not being governed by any restrictions. This marked his first outing this season in which he's allowed more than two runs, lifting his ERA from 2.43 to 3.63. His next opportunity to take the hill is scheduled to come next week when the Diamondbacks travel to Boston to take on the Red Sox.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rays look to sweep 3-game series against the Diamondbacks

The Tampa Bay Rays will aim to sweep a three-game series with a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks

AUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up win in return to rotation Kelly (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.

Impact All of the damage against Kelly came in the opening frame after Alec Bohm drove in two runs on a double to center field. From there, Kelly was able to settle in, retiring 14 of the next 16 batters he faced. Kelly wasn't on much of a workload restriction either, finishing with 85 pitches before his day was done. The return of the 35-year-old gives the Diamondbacks a healthy rotation for the first time this year after they also added Eduardo Rodriguez to the mix earlier in the week. Kelly now holds a 2.43 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB in 29.2 innings and will face the Rays on the road for his next start over the weekend.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly's solid start in return from IL backed by offensive outburst PHOENIX -- The D-backs welcomed back starting pitcher Merrill Kelly from the 60-day injured list on Sunday, and the right-hander tossed five...

AUGUST 11 • MLB.COM

Merrill Kelly strong in return to mound, D-backs stay hot with 12-5 win over the Phillies

Merrill Kelly pitched five solid innings in his return from a shoulder injury, Jake McCarthy had three hits and four RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks stayed hot with a 12-5 win o...

AUGUST 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D-backs RHP Merrill Kelly (shoulder) returns to start vs. Phillies The Arizona Diamondbacks activated standout right-hander Merrill Kelly on Sunday to start the afternoon game against the visiting Philadelph...

AUGUST 11 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Activated for Sunday's start The Diamondbacks reinstated Kelly (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Phillies, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact The 35-year-old right-hander has been sidelined since mid-April due to a teres major strain of his right shoulder, but he's ready to rejoin Arizona's rotation after one rehab start. Kelly threw 62 pitches over four innings for High-A Hillsboro in that outing, so he'll likely face some workload limitations in his first couple starts back in the majors. He posted a 2.19 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 21:6 K:BB over 24.2 innings prior to going down with the injury.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Merrill Kelly looks to fuel D-backs past Phillies The surging Arizona Diamondbacks will welcome Merrill Kelly back to the mound on Sunday for the finale of a four-game series against the Phi...

AUGUST 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Diamondbacks play the Phillies with 2-1 series lead

The Arizona Diamondbacks lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies

AUGUST 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Confirmed for start Kelly (shoulder) will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Phillies, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact As expected, Kelly will take the mound for Arizona on Sunday for the first time since April. The 35-year-old threw 62 pitches in his lone minor-league start, so he should be under some sort of pitch count during his MLB return. Kelly allowed three runs on six hits and no walks across four innings during the minor-league outing and may need to shake off some rust before recapturing his early 2024 form.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed for start Kelly (shoulder) will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Phillies, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact As expected, Kelly will take the mound for Arizona on Sunday for the first time since April. The 35-year-old threw 62 pitches in his lone minor-league start, so he should be under some sort of pitch count during his MLB return. Kelly allowed three runs on six hits and no walks across four innings during the minor-league outing and may need to shake off some rust before recapturing his early 2024 form.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Sunday Manager Torey Lovullo said Friday it's "very likely" Kelly (shoulder) will start Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Kelly has been on the shelf since late April with a teres major strain of his right shoulder. After throwing 62 pitches in a four-inning rehab start for High-A Hillsboro on Tuesday, Kelly is expected to be cleared for Sunday's start. The 35-year-old was dominant before going down, logging a 2.19 ERA across 24.2 innings. However, expectations shouldn't be too high for Kelly in his first start back considering the lengthy absence and Philadelphia's potent offense.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Set for bullpen session Kelly (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Friday at Chase Field, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Kelly made a rehab start with High-A Hillsboro on Tuesday, pitching four innings, surrendering three runs on six hits while striking out two batters. The right-hander has been out since late April while recovering from a right shoulder strain and it's possible that if Friday's session goes well, Kelly could be activated from the 60-day injured list as soon as Sunday.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Targets set for rehab start Kelly (shoulder) is scheduled to throw four innings and 65 pitches in Tuesday's rehab start for High-A Hillsboro, MLB.com reports.

Impact The news that Kelly was set to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday was already out there, but the Diamondbacks offered details about a projected length. It's possible, if Kelly meets those projected goals, this could be the right-hander's lone rehab outing.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Making rehab start Tuesday Kelly (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Hillsboro on Tuesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kelly threw a three-inning simulated game Wednesday, clearing the way for him to make a rehab start. It could be the only one he needs before rejoining the Diamondbacks' rotation. Kelly has been shelved since late April with a teres major strain in his right shoulder.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for simulated game Kelly (shoulder) will throw a three-inning simulated game Wednesday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Eduardo Rodriguez (shoulder) will throw a four-inning simulated game the same day and could join the Diamondbacks' rotation next week. Kelly is behind him, but it doesn't appear by much. A return for the right-hander by mid-August looks doable if all goes well. He's been out since late April with a right shoulder strain.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen Sunday Kelly (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Kelly, who threw a simulated game Thursday, followed up with a bullpen Sunday. The Diamondbacks plan to assess Kelly following the bullpen to determine next steps. Kelly landed on the injured list in April after feeling something grab in the shoulder while playing catch in the outfield.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Another sim game scheduled Kelly (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Sunday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Kelly, who tossed a two-inning sim game Thursday, is slowly ramping up for a potential return in the first half of August. It's been a long slog for the right-hander, who landed on the injured list in April. A rehab assignment is certain; the only question being the number of starts Kelly will need.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Another sim game on schedule Kelly (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Sunday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Kelly, who tossed a two-inning sim game Thursday, is slowly ramping up for a potential return the first half of August. It's been a long slog for the right-hander, who landed on the injured list in April. A rehab assignment is certain; the only question being the number of starts will Kelly need.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE