MERRILL KELLY NEWS

Throws sim game Kelly (shoulder) threw two innings of a simulated game Thursday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Kelly tossed his first simulated game since being placed on the injured list in late April with a strained right shoulder. The 35-year-old is slated to throw again Sunday and looks to be nearing a minor-league rehab assignment. Kelly has only made four starts this season, and will likely require multiple rehab starts before being cleared.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Throws sim game Kelly (shoulder) threw two innings in a simulated game Thursday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Kelly faced hitters for the first time since being placed on the injured list in late April with a strained right shoulder. The 35-year-old is slated to throw again Sunday and looks to be nearing a rehab assignment. Kelly has only made four starts this season, and will likely require multiple rehab starts before being cleared.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

On track to face hitters soon Kelly (shoulder) is expected to throw two more bullpen sessions before facing hitters, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Kelly is slated to throw off the bump Saturday and is expected to require one additional bullpen session before being cleared to face hitters. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that the right-hander is "feeling really, really good." Kelly is been limited to just four starts this season with a right shoulder strain and will need plenty of more time to ramp things back up, but the recent reports on his progress have been positive.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen Friday Kelly (shoulder) threw 32 pitches in a bullpen session Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Kelly was one of three injured starters throwing bullpens Friday that included up-and-downs. This was his second bullpen of the week. The right-hander is pegged to return early August.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for another bullpen session Kelly (shoulder) is set to throw a bullpen session Friday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Kelly completed a bullpen session Tuesday, the first time he threw from the mound since landing on the injured list in mid-April. He's now ready for his next activity and remains on track for a mid-August return.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Successful bullpen session Tuesday Kelly (shoulder) completed a bullpen session Tuesday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Kelly, along with teammates Jordan Montgomery (knee) and Eduardo Rodriguez (shoulder), all threw bullpen sessions Tuesday and manager Torey Lovullo said following that all three pitchers "felt good" afterwards. Kelly hasn't pitched since being placed on the injured list April 23 with a right shoulder strain and amongst the three, he's expected to make it back to the rotation the farthest down the road, currently shooting for a mid-August activation.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Set to throw off mound Tuesday Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that Kelly (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Kelly recently upped his throwing distance to 120 feet, and Tuesday will mark the first time he's thrown off the mound since straining his right shoulder in April. It's a positive step in the 35-year-old's throwing program, though the right-hander isn't expected to come off the injured list until mid-to-late August. In the four starts prior to his injury, Kelly was 2-0 with a 2.19 ERA and 0.93 WHIP over 24.2 innings.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Taking next step in rehab Kelly (shoulder) will begin his throwing program Tuesday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact This is the next expected step for Kelly as he makes his way back from a right shoulder strain. His recovery has been moving along smoothly to this point, but the right-hander could take some time to gain clearance for mound work.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled for MRI Manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Kelly will undergo an MRI later this week to see how his strained right shoulder is progressing, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic repo...

Impact Kelly's shoulder has kept him out of action since April 23, though he may be able to begin a throwing program in the near future if his MRI results come back clean. If the 35-year-old righty is cleared to begin throwing, a more defined return timeline may emerge, although he isn't eligible to return to Arizona's rotation until June 22.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs place Kelly on IL with shoulder strain The D-backs placed right-hander Merrill Kelly on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain on Tuesday among several roster moves...

APRIL 23 • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly scratched with shoulder injury

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly, a standout performer during the 2023 postseason, was scratched from his scheduled start against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday...

APRIL 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slade Cecconi, Diamondbacks earn 5-3 victory over the Giants

Right-hander Slade Cecconi held the San Francisco Giants to two runs in six innings in his 2024 debut, and Gabriel Moreno hit a two-run, go-ahead single in the sixth inning to lead...

APRIL 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'It's a little uncommon': Kelly latest D-back hit with injury bug SAN FRANCISCO -- Playing catch in the outfield at Oracle Park on Saturday morning, the D-backs' Merrill Kelly felt a light sensation in his...

APRIL 21 • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly scratched from start vs. Giants Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly was scratched from his start Sunday against the host San Francisco Giants.The Diamondbacks d...

APRIL 21 • KANSASCITY.COM

Won't start Sunday Kelly (undisclosed) was scratched from Sunday's game against the Giants, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Kelly was set to make his fifth start of the season Sunday. It's unclear why Kelly was scratched, though Piecoro speculates that its due to an injury. Kelly has gone 2-0 over his first four starts of the year, posting a 2.19 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 21:6 K:BB over 24.2 innings. In Kelly's place, Slade Cecconi, who was called up from Triple-A Reno on Sunday, will get the start.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bailey leads Giants against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit game

The San Francisco Giants play the Arizona Diamondbacks after Patrick Bailey's four-hit game on Saturday

APRIL 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nico Hoerner's tying dash and go-ahead single rally Cubs past Diamondbacks 3-2 in 11 innings

Nico Hoerner scored the tying run from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, then delivered the go-ahead single in the 11th as the Chicago Cubs rallied past the Arizona...

APRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs rookie Michael Busch homers in 5th consecutive game to equal club record

Chicago Cubs rookie Michael Busch has homered for the fifth straight game to match a franchise record

APRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks begin 3-game series against the Cubs

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Chicago Cubs to begin a three-game series

APRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carroll, Grichuk homer as D-backs beat Rockies 3-2 behind Kelly for manager Lovullo's 500th win

Corbin Carroll homered on the second pitch of the game, Merrill Kelly tossed six solid innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks gave manager Torey Lovullo his 500th career victory with...

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks aim to end 4-game road skid, play the Rockies

The Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Colorado Rockies looking to end a four-game road skid

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks and Yankees meet, winner secures 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees meet on Wednesday with the three-game series tied 1-1

APRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Behind Kelly's brilliance, D-backs collect second big win PHOENIX -- There were no 14-run innings this time, but the D-backs once again took care of business as they beat the Rockies, 7-3, on a cele...

MARCH 30 • MLB.COM

Alek Thomas hits 3-run homer, Merrill Kelly superb on mound, D-backs beat Rockies 7-3

Alek Thomas hit a three-run homer, Merrill Kelly threw 6 2/3 quality innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 on Friday night

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Soft free agent market helps D-backs find angle to land Jordan Montgomery on $25M, 1-year deal

Left-hander Jordan Montgomery and the Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized their $25 million, one-year deal

MARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS