MERRILL KELLY NEWS

Improves to 9-3 Kelly (9-3) earned the win over Milwaukee on Monday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out seven batters over seven innings.

Impact In another excellent outing, Kelly notched his fifth straight quality start and gave up just three hits for the second straight appearance. The right-hander has rattled off eight victories since his last loss and is tied for second in the majors with nine victories on the campaign. Kelly has also upped his strikeout rate considerably this season, tallying 96 punchouts over 90 frames. Coming into 2023, he had never averaged more than a strikeout per inning.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No-decision despite quality start Kelly did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks over six innings against Philadelphia. He struck out seven.

Impact Kelly recorded his eighth quality start over his past nine appearances. During that span, he's posted a 2.86 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and a 64:17 K:BB across 56.2 innings. Given his strikeout prowess (9.7 K/9) and efficiency (83 innings across 14 starts), Kelly has emerged as one of the elite fantasy options this season. He'll look to stay sharp during his next start, which is tentatively scheduled as part of a three-game set versus Milwaukee.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another quality start leads to win Kelly (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.

Impact Kelly has recorded a quality start in seven of his last eight appearances. During that stretch, he's secured seven wins while posting a 2.66 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 57:13 K:BB across 50.2 innings. The right-hander will look to stay sharp in his next start, which is tentatively scheduled during a four-game set versus Philadelphia.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pushed back after postponement Kelly's next start has been pushed back following the postponement of Thursday's game versus the Nationals due to hazardous air conditions, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post r...

Impact Presumably, Kelly will simply move back a day and take the ball Friday in Detroit. The veteran right-hander has been fantastic this season in posting a 2.80 ERA across his first 12 outings.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs' Merrill Kelly looks to extend win streak vs. Nats Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly will look for his fifth win in as many starts as the Diamondbacks attempt to complete a three-game sweep...

JUNE 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Wins fourth straight start Kelly (7-3) allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out eight over seven innings to earn the win Friday over Atlanta.

Impact A pair of Eddie Rosario solo home runs accounted for the damage on Kelly's line. This was the 34-year-old's fourth straight win and his sixth victory in his last seven outings. He's posted five quality starts over that longer span. For the season, Kelly has a strong 2.80 ERA with a 1.08 WHIP and 77:28 K:BB through 70.2 innings through 12 starts. Containing Atlanta's offense is impressive on its own, and Kelly will look to keep rolling next week in a favorable road start against the Nationals.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fans 10 in win Kelly (6-3) allowed one run on four hits and two walks over 6.1 frames Sunday, striking out 10 and earning a win over the Red Sox.

Impact Kelly was dominant Sunday, cruising through six shutout frames to begin the contest. He left two runners on base in the seventh and was charged with a run when one came around to score. The 34-year-old righty has won five straight decisions dating back to April 28; during that stretch, he's posted an impressive 44:8 K:BB and 2.41 ERA through 37.1 innings. Kelly will carry a 2.83 ERA into his next start, which is currently lined up to be at home against Atlanta.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly gets HOF comp after notching career high in win PHOENIX -- Merrill Kelly isn’t going to light up a radar gun or dazzle you with stuff, so maybe that’s why he tends to fly under the radar w...

MAY 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Merrill Kelly, D-backs out to return to win column vs. Red Sox Merrill Kelly will look to continue his recent torrid stretch on Sunday as the Arizona Diamondbacks aim to avert a three-game sweep by the B...

MAY 28, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Notches fifth win Kelly (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.

Impact It wasn't Kelly's most efficient outing, but he did enough to earn the win -- his fourth in his last five starts. The 34-year-old right-hander has a solid 2.98 ERA. 1.08 WHIP and 59:23 K:BB through 10 starts (57.1 innings) this season. Kelly will look to keep his winning streak going in his next start, tentatively scheduled for next week against the Red Sox.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fans nine in win Kelly (4-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and a walk over seven-plus innings Monday, striking out nine and earning a win over Oakland.

Impact Kelly cruised through seven innings, allowing just one unearned run with nine punchouts. He then allowed a leadoff homer to Jace Peterson before putting two more runners on base without recording an out in the eighth. Miguel Castro cleaned up the mess to limit the damage. Kelly has posted a strong 30:4 K:BB over his last four starts, giving him a 55:21 mark for the year. He'll carry a 2.92 ERA into his next outing, which is currently projected to be in Pittsburgh this weekend.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Settles for no-decision Wednesday Kelly 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.

Impact The right-hander tossed 61 of 97 pitches for strikes as he gave Arizona at least six innings for the fifth time in his last six starts, but Kelly exited with the game tied 4-4, giving him no shot at his fourth win. He'll take a 3.18 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 46:20 K:BB through 45.1 innings into his next outing, likely to come early next week in Oakland.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches third win of season Kelly (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.

Impact Kelly has now allowed just one run in three of his last four starts. The right-hander also had his best start of the year on Friday, setting season-highs in innings and strikeouts. The 34-year-old veteran is tentatively slated to face the Marlins at home in his next start.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly leads D-backs' rotation by example with 10-K gem PHOENIX -- It didn’t occur to Merrill Kelly until after his work for the night was done. The D-backs right-hander was back in the training r...

MAY 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Notches second win of season Kelly (2-3) earned the win Friday, allowing one run on six hits and one walk over six innings against Colorado. He struck out five.

Impact Kelly has been consistently pitching deep into games, tossing six innings in three of his last four starts. The right-hander's losing record is deceiving, as his only shaky appearance was on April 22nd against San Diego (four runs allowed over five innings). The reliable veteran is tentatively slated to face the last-place Nationals at home in his next start.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles to find strike zone Kelly (1-3) took the loss against San Diego on Saturday, pitching five innings and allowing four runs on three hits and five walks while striking out seven batters over five inning...

Impact The headlines may highlight Fernando Tatis hitting his first homer of the year off Kelly in the first inning, but the hurler's lack of control was just as critical to his subpar performance. Kelly threw only 54 of 94 pitches for strikes and issued a season-high five free passes after walking four batters in each of his first three starts. The right-hander's previous trip to the mound was promising in that he earned his first win of the campaign and didn't walk any batters, but Kelly was right back to his wild ways Saturday. He's still posting a respectable 3.42 ERA on the season, but Kelly is tied for the league lead with 17 walks across 26.1 frames.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win after quality start Kelly (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.

Impact Kelly posted five scoreless frames to start the game before serving up an RBI double to Willson Contreras in the bottom of the six, which tied the game at 1-1. However, following a mound visit, the right-hander struck out Nolan Arenado to end the inning and was in line for the win after Arizona reclaimed the lead with three runs in the top of the seventh. Through four starts (21.1 innings), Kelly has a 2.53 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP with a 18:12 K:BB.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smith's grand slam lifts Diamondbacks to 6-3 win over Cards

Pavin Smith hit his first career grand slam, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

APRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks visit the Cardinals to open 3-game series

The St. Louis Cardinals open a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday

APRIL 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Crumbles in seventh inning Kelly 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...

Impact Though Kelly ultimately came through with his second quality start in three outings on the season, fantasy managers might have been disappointed with his final line based on how magnificent he was the first two times he navigated the Milwaukee batting order. Kelly and Milwaukee ace Corbin Burnes were in the midst of a pitcher's duel through the first six innings before the former stepped back on the mound in the top of the seventh with a no-hitter still intact. Willy Adames spoiled Kelly's bid with a 407-foot home run to begin the frame, and the right-hander walked the next two batters before he was pulled from the contest. Reliever Miguel Castro proceeded to let both inherited runners score, resulting in Kelly's ERA moving up to 4.11 through 15.1 innings this season.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Burnes outduels Kelly, Brewers top Diamondbacks 7-1

Willy Adames broke up Merrill Kelly’s no-hit bid in the seventh inning by smashing a solo homer to center field, Corbin Burnes threw eight scoreless innings and the Milwaukee Brewe...

APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Merrill Kelly has no-hit bid ended in 7th by Adames homer Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly had his no-hit bid broken up in the seventh on Tuesday when Milwaukee’s Willy Adames led off...

APRIL 12, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Merrill Kelly has no-hit bid ended in 7th by Adames homer

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly had his no-hit bid broken up in the seventh on Tuesday when Milwaukee’s Willy Adames led off the inning by smashing a homer to cente...

APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks host the Brewers on 4-game home win streak

The Arizona Diamondbacks, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Milwaukee Brewers

APRIL 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss Thursday Kelly (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.

Impact Kelly made it through the first inning without allowing any baserunners, but Los Angeles put up three runs against him in the following two frames. The right-hander faced the minimum six batters across the subsequent pair of innings, but he was pulled with two outs in the sixth after allowing another run on a pair of hits and a walk. Kelly has struggled with his control in the early part of the campaign, issuing eight walks over his first 9.1 innings.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE