Diamondbacks, streaking Rojas set for matchup with Marlins
Rojas takes an 11-game hit streak into matchup with MarlinsMAY 13, 2021 • Associated Press
MERRILL KELLY #23 - PITCHER - TEXAS RANGERS
12-9 W-L •
1.11 WHIP •
3.52 ERA
12-9 W-L
1.11 WHIP
3.52 ERA
Poteet wins MLB debut, Marlins edge Diamondbacks 3-2
Cody Poteet won his major league debut, Jesús Aguilar homered for a third straight game and the Miami Marlins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2MAY 13, 2021 • Associated Press
Diamondbacks take 5-game losing streak into matchup with Mets
Arizona will try to break its five-game losing streak when the Diamondbacks take on New YorkMAY 9, 2021 • Associated Press
Struggles with command in loss Kelly (2-3) allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and five walks while striking out six across 5.2 innings, taking the loss to the Mets on Saturday.
Impact All of the damage against Kelly came in the third inning Saturday, when he started by walking the pitcher, Joey Lucchesi, and then surrendered a two-run home run to Jeff McNeil. Kelly got through the rest of his start unharmed, however he never had a feel for his command, walking a season-high five batters. The 32-year-old has had issues with giving out free bases this season with a 3.29 BB/9. He had just a 1.4 BB/9 last year in the shortened season.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Kelly will start Saturday's game against the Mets, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Kelly spent three days on the injured list for COVID-related protocols and was activated Friday. He'll be followed in the rotation by Riley Smith (Sunday) and Luke Weaver (Monday).
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks take 4-game losing streak into matchup with Mets
Arizona will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Diamondbacks take on New YorkMAY 8, 2021 • Associated Press
Notes: Kelly off IL, Weaver stays in rotation Like the rest of his teammates, D-backs pitcher Merrill Kelly would just as soon forget about the past three days in Miami. Kelly was activa...
MAY 7, 2021 • MLB.COM
Returns from injured list Kelly (undisclosed) was activated off the injured list Friday.
Impact The Diamondbacks didn't give a reason for Kelly's placement on the injured list Tuesday, but the fact that he's back just three days later indicates that it was the COVID-19 injured list and also indicates that he wasn't dealing with the virus himself. He's expected to start a game this weekend against the Mets, though which one he'll start remains to be seen. Wyatt Mathisen was optioned in a corresponding move.
MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
New York hosts Arizona after Walker's solid outing
New York looks to follow up a dominant outing by Thursday starter Taijuan WalkerMAY 7, 2021 • Associated Press
Lopez scheduled to start as Miami hosts Arizona
The Diamondbacks will start Madison Bumgarner on Thursday and the Marlins are expected to counter with Pablo LopezMAY 6, 2021 • Associated Press
Expected to make next start Kelly (undisclosed) is expected to start Saturday or Sunday against the Mets, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kelly was placed on the injured list for an unspecified reason Tuesday, but manager Torey Lovullo said that the right-hander is expected to make his next start. In his last three starts, Kelly has posted a 3.24 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 16.2 innings.
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Weaver, Diamondbacks to take on Lopez, Marlins
The Marlins will roll out Pablo Lopez to the mound Wednesday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Luke Weaver the startMAY 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Aguilar sparks 6-run 8th as Marlins beat Diamondbacks 9-3
NL RBI leader Jesús Aguilar delivered a tiebreaking single in a six-run eighth after Richard Bleier struck out the side with the bases loaded in the top of the inning, and the Miam...MAY 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Lands on injured list Kelly was placed on the injured list Tuesday for unspecified reasons.
Impact The Diamondbacks didn't provide an injury designation or specify which injured list he was placed on, so the right-hander's return timeline remains unclear. Kelly could be activated at any point if he landed on the COVID-19 injured list, as long as he's cleared the league's protocols. The 22-year-old's availability for his next turn through the rotation Saturday against the Mets will remain up in the air until his status is updated.
MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Arizona Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly – the argument for the universal DH Since returning stateside after a stint in the Korean Baseball Organization, Merrill Kelly has established himself as a solid back of the ro...
MAY 3, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Fans six in no-decision Kelly allowed two earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six across 5.2 innings Sunday in the win over the Rockies. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact Kelly's only runs allowed came via a two-run home run by Trevor Story in the third inning. It was enough to take the win away from Kelly, but he still had a solid performance. The 32-year-old has been much better in his last three starts (six runs allowed in 16.2 innings) than his first three starts (15 runs allowed in 16 innings).
MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vogt's triple drives D-backs rally, 8-4 win over Rockies
Stephen Vogt hit a go-ahead, two-run triple, Josh Rojas and Daulton Varsho added RBI doubles and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for an 8-4 win over the Colorado RockiesMAY 2, 2021 • Associated Press
Kelly scheduled to start as Arizona hosts Colorado
The Rockies will start Chi Chi Gonzalez on Sunday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Merrill KellyMAY 2, 2021 • Associated Press
Rockies start May with lopsided win, beat Diamondbacks 14-6
Dom Nuñez hit a grand slam, Trevor Story had three hits that included a two-run homer and the Colorado Rockies pounded out 18 hits in a 14-6 win over the Arizona DiamondbacksMAY 2, 2021 • Associated Press
Senzatela scheduled to start for Rockies at Diamondbacks
The Rockies will start Antonio Senzatela on Thursday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Luke WeaverAPRIL 29, 2021 • Associated Press
Widener expected to start as Arizona hosts San Diego
The Padres will start Ryan Weathers on Wednesday while the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Taylor WidenerAPRIL 28, 2021 • Associated Press
Takes win Tuesday Kelly (2-2) picked up the win against San Diego on Tuesday, hurling six innings and allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out five.
Impact Kelly breezed through five innings before being touched up for a pair of hits and a run in the sixth. That was the only score the Padres could muster in the contest, allowing Kelly to emerge with his second win in his past three outings. The quality start was the right-hander's first of the campaign and helped lower his season ERA to 6.33. He'll look to build upon the strong outing when he faces Colorado at home Sunday.
APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kellys keep Diamondbacks rolling, beat Padres 5-1
Merrill Kelly gave the Diamondbacks another strong pitching performance, Carson Kelly hit a two-run homer and Arizona beat the San Diego Padres 5-1APRIL 28, 2021 • Associated Press
Arizona plays San Diego, looks to build on Bumgarner's strong performance
Arizona looks to follow up a dominant outing by Sunday starter Madison BumgarnerAPRIL 27, 2021 • Associated Press
LEADING OFF: D-backs keep pitching amid no-hitter debate
Merrill Kelly starts for the Arizona Diamondbacks when they host Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres following a dominant pitching performance in a doubleheader at AtlantaAPRIL 27, 2021 • Associated Press
