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Diamondbacks look to stop road skid, take on the Mets

The Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to end their four-game road skid in a matchup against the New York Mets

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Diamondbacks look to break 3-game road skid, play the Mets

The Arizona Diamondbacks hit the road against the New York Mets looking to end a three-game road losing streak

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Needs another rehab start Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo announced Sunday that Kelly (back) will make one more rehab start before joining the big-league rotation, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic re...

Impact The veteran right-hander will be eligible to be reinstated from the injured list Wednesday, but he'll instead make a second rehab start before being cleared for his season debut with Arizona. Kelly threw 72 pitches across five scoreless frames during his first rehab outing and should continue building up his workload in his next start. He currently lines up to make his 2026 debut during the Diamondbacks' upcoming series in Baltimore, which runs April 13-15.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

With eye on long-term health, D-backs tab Kelly for 2nd rehab start PHOENIX -- It’s not a setback, but Merrill Kelly's 2026 season debut for the D-backs has once again been pushed back. After being announced...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks Give Disappointing Merrill Kelly Update Arizona Diamondbacks veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly had hoped to make just one rehab start, which would allow him to return as early as...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Decision coming Sunday Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Saturday that a decision whether to activate Kelly (back) when eligible will be announced Sunday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. The righ...

Impact Kelly is fresh off a 72-pitch outing at Triple-Reno on Friday and responded well the following day. His activation would force an adjustment to the existing five-man rotation. The Diamondbacks could move a current starter with relief experience to the bullpen -- Michael Soroka or Ryne Nelson -- or optioning Brandon Pfaadt to the minors.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braves play the Diamondbacks leading series 2-1

The Atlanta Braves meet the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 2-1 series lead

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Dazzles at Reno Kelly allowed two hits and two walks while striking out two over five scoreless innings for Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact Kelly made his first rehab start Friday and threw 72 pitches (40 strikes). That puts him in range to be activated next week. If Arizona chooses to activate him, Kelly's five-day schedule lines him to pitch next Wednesday against the Yankees in New York.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braves aim to keep win streak going against the Diamondbacks

The Atlanta Braves look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Arizona Diamondbacks

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Braves bring 1-0 series lead over Diamondbacks into game 2

The Atlanta Braves face the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 1-0 series lead

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Diamondbacks host the Braves on 3-game home win streak

The Arizona Diamondbacks, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta Braves

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Slated for rehab start Kelly (back) is scheduled to start for Triple-A Reno on Friday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact The plan for Kelly, fresh off a 35-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, is to get as close to or into the 70s with his pitch count Friday. This could be the only rehab start he makes before rejoining the Diamondbacks. Kelly was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to March 24, which means he could be activated as early as next Wednesday April 8.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers look to stop 3-game losing streak, take on the Diamondbacks

The Detroit Tigers aim to end a three-game skid with a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks face the Tigers leading series 1-0

The Arizona Diamondbacks bring a 1-0 lead into the latest game of the series against the Detroit Tigers

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks look to stop 3-game slide, take on the Tigers

The Arizona Diamondbacks head into a matchup against the Detroit Tigers after losing three straight games

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Dodgers try to sweep series against the Diamondbacks

The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Arizona Diamondbacks looking to sweep their three-game series

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Dodgers play the Diamondbacks with 1-0 series lead

The Los Angeles Dodgers take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Officially moved to IL The Diamondbacks placed Kelly on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to left intercostal nerve irritation.

Impact While Kelly won't be part of the Arizona's Opening Day rotation, he may need to miss only two or three turns before making his 2026 debut. Despite being set back by the injury in camp, Kelly was able to make three starts during spring training and most recently covered 52 pitches and two-plus innings Monday. He's expected to build on that workload in a rehab start with Triple-A Reno on April 3 and is tentatively scheduled for another minor-league tune-up outing April 8 before likely returning from the IL thereafter.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Schedule mapped out Kelly (back) will start a backfield game at Arizona's training camp Saturday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact If all goes well Saturday, Kelly will pitch rehab outings for Triple-A Reno on April 3 and April 8 in preparation to rejoin the Diamondbacks for his subsequent appearance. He was able to throw 52 pitches and worked into the third inning in his final spring outing Monday and said he still has work to do in terms of timing and mechanics. The right-hander is expected to open the season on the 15-day injured list.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Merrill Kelly Struggles Through Rough Chase Field Outing Merrill Kelly looked like a pitcher still working his way back from an injury in the Diamondbacks exhibition matchup with Cleveland Guardian...

MARCH 24 • SI.COM

Expected to need rehab start Kelly (back) will make a rehab start at Triple-A Reno before being reinstated from the 15-day injured list, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact This update shouldn't be much of a surprise for fantasy managers, as the D-Backs want to see how Kelly fares in a game setting before activating him from the IL. If all goes according to plan, the right-hander could be ready to make his 2026 debut at some point during Arizona's second road trip of the season, either in New York or Philadelphia.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will begin the season on the injured list

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will begin the season on the injured list

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Headed to injured list The Diamondbacks will place Kelly (back) on the 15-day injured list to begin the regular season, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.

Impact Kelly was expected to have a delayed start to the year while he continues to work his way back from a back injury, and he will officially spend the first 15 days of the season on the IL. If he is able to return after a minimum-length stay, he'd be lined up to make his season debut April 10 in Philadelphia.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

NL West Preview: Everyone is still chasing the Dodgers

Dave Roberts spent much of spring training thinking about how to manage the health of his two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers so they can play for the long haul once a...

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Makes second spring start Kelly (back) allowed two runs on five hits over 2.2 innings in Wednesday's spring start against the Cubs.

Impact Kelly made his second spring start and threw 36 pitches, the same number he delivered in his Cactus League debut last Friday. He indicated over the weekend that he expects to open the season on the injured list and judging by his pitch count, Kelly appears headed for some sort of delay, whether that be on the IL or being skipped in the first turn of the rotation.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

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