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AZ Merrill Kelly
Arizona Diamondbacks
Pitcher
2024 Projected Value: $14
2024 Actual Value: $7 Difference: $-7
Based on 10-team NL-only league

Estimated Return From Injury: 5/28/24 Injury

Player Stats      Daily Log
Year W L Sv Hold IP H BB SO ER ERA WHIP Rate
2024 proj 11 9 0 0 182.0 161 64 174 76 3.76 1.236 45.0
2024 2 0 0 0 24.7 17 6 21 6 2.19 0.932 56.1
2023 12 8 0 0 177.7 143 69 187 65 3.29 1.193 70.3
2022 13 8 0 0 200.3 167 61 177 75 3.37 1.138 69.7
2021 7 11 0 0 158.0 163 41 130 78 4.44 1.291 19.0
2020 3 2 0 0 31.3 26 5 29 9 2.59 0.989 46.7
2019 13 14 0 0 183.3 184 57 158 90 4.42 1.315 28.8

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4/27/24 Can the Diamondbacks Weather the Injury Storm?. © Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Can the Diamondbacks Weather the Injury Storm? With nine players on the injured list, and at least six of them considered front-line players, the challenge is great. Here is a detailed rundown of every injured player and their status. Author: Jack Sommers Apr 27, 2024 In this story: Diamondbacks Injuries Merrill Kelly Zac Gallen Paul Sewald Eduardo Rodriguez Alek Thomas Geraldo Perdomo The Diamondbacks have been hit by a large number of impactful injuries so far in 2024. On Friday night they received another scare when Zac Gallen had to be removed from the game in the sixth inning due to a right hamstring cramp. The team may have dodged a bullet however as both
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/can-the-diamon...
4/26/24 What is Merrill Kelly's injury? Explaining recovery timeline for Diamondbacks' pitcher. Merrill Kelly went on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a teres major strain. Here's what to know about the injury.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/merrill-kellys-injury-exp...
4/24/24 D-backs' Kelly (shoulder) out at least a month. Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly will miss at least a month and it's "hard to say" if he'll return before the All-Star break, manager Torey Lovullo said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40015620/diamo...
4/23/24 Diamondbacks put starter Kelly (shoulder) on IL. The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-hander Merrill Kelly on the 15-day injured list with a strained right shoulder Monday. The 35-year-old Kelly, a standout performer during the 2023 postseason, was scratched from his scheduled start against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday with an injury to his pitching shoulder. Kelly said after the game that he felt discomfort on "four or five throws" while playing catch Saturday and immediately told team athletic trainers. "It's a really light sensation, but in my mind I feel like I can just tell it was different than something usual," Kelly said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40011824/d-bac...
4/21/24 Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly scratched from Sunday start with shoulder discomfort. Kelly has put up a 2.19 ERA in his first four starts this season
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/diamondbacks-pi...
4/21/24 Bailey leads Giants against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit game. Arizona Diamondbacks (10-12, third in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (10-12, fourth in the NL West) San Francisco; Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (2-0, 2.19 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 21 strikeouts); Giants: Jordan Hicks (2-0, 1.57 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 18 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Giants -114, Diamondbacks -105; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants take on the Arizona Diamondbacks after Patrick Bailey had four hits on Saturday in a 7-3 win over the Diamondbacks. San Francisco has gone 5-4 at home and 10-12 overall. The Giants have a 6-0 record in games when they scored five or more runs. Arizona has gone 3-6 in road games and
Source: https://www.recorderonline.com/sports/national_spo...
4/15/24 The Diamondbacks Host the Cubs on Jackie Robinson Day. © Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports The Diamondbacks Host the Cubs on Jackie Robinson Day Merrill Kelly will start on one of the most important days on the baseball calendar Author: Jack Sommers Apr 15, 2024 In this story: Jackie Robinson Merrill Kelly Diamondbacks Cubs Chase Field Pitching Matchup Lineups The Diamondbacks host the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field this evening in celebration of Jackie Robinson Day. Game time is 6:40 P.M. As is the tradition, each player will wear Robinson's number 42 to honor and commemorate the breaking down of the barriers that kept African Americans and people of color from participating in major league baseball. Robinson was the first to break the color barrier in 1947,
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/diamondbacks-h...
4/09/24 Rockies vs. Diamondbacks Predictions & Picks. Tuesday's contest between the Arizona Diamondbacks (4-7) and Colorado Rockies (3-8) squaring off at Coors Field has a projected final score of 7-6 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Diamondbacks, so it should be a competitive matchup. The game will begin at 8:40 PM ET on April 9. The Diamondbacks will give the ball to Merrill Kelly (1-0, 1.98 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 2 on the season, and the Rockies will turn to Cal Quantrill (0-1, 9.00 ERA). Rockies vs. Diamondbacks Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 8:40 PM ET Where: Coors Field in Denver, Colorado How to Watch on TV: COLR Livestream: Watch this game on False! Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM,
Source: https://www.kotatv.com/sports/betting/2024/04/09/r...
3/29/24 DBacks updates: Merrill Kelly starts his 2024 on mound vs. Rockies. Live updates from Arizona Diamondbacks' Friday home game vs. Colorado Rockies.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/dbacks-updates-merrill-ke...
3/19/24 Diamondbacks spring training updates: Merrill Kelly has efficient outing. The Arizona Diamondbacks' 27th spring training, and 14th based at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, is winding down, which means Opening Day 2024 can't be far away now. The defending National League champions will wrap up Cactus League play this week with seven games, including split-squad contests on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale and at home against the Cleveland Guardians. The Diamondbacks' final Cactus League game is Sunday in Maryvale against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondb...
3/18/24 DBacks spring training updates: Merrill Kelly has efficient outing. Updates from Arizona Diamondbacks' Cactus League action.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/dbacks-spring-training-up...
3/13/24 Merrill Kelly Aims to Continue Momentum Toward Season. Merrill Kelly Aims to Continue Momentum Toward Season Kelly seeks to build off an excellent first start against the Cubs last week. Author: Jack Sommers and Michael McDermott Mar 13, 2024 3:14 PM EDT In this story: Arizona Diamondbacks The Diamondbacks are the host today against the Colorado Rockies in their shared facility at Salt River Fields. Game time is 1:10 P.M. and the game will be broadcast on Dbacks radio on MLB.com Merrill Kelly is making his second start of spring training. He was Intentionally held back from pitching in his first Cactus League game until March 8th to allow for a slower ramp up. This was done in consideration of his workload the past two seasons, including 2023 where
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/game-day/merri...
2/28/24 Merrill Kelly lauds playoff environment at CBP: ‘That place is different, man’. Read - Merrill Kelly lauds playoff environment at CBP: 'That place is different, man' - and more Phillies news and rumors on PhilliesNation.com.
Source: https://www.philliesnation.com/2024/02/philadelphi...
2/28/24 Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly more focused pitch variety this spring. Merrill Kelly naturally has a more focused perspective during this spring training compared to last. Kelly spent much of last spring prepping and playing in the World Baseball Classic, something that he and the D-backs ultimately believed had something to do with the starting right-hander's rocky start to the regular season.
Source: https://arizonasports.com/story/3543581/diamondbac...
2/26/24 ‘Criminally underrated’: Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly has high goals after breakout October. Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly, who burst onto the national scene in October, wants to be a Cy Young contender this year.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/criminally-underrated-dia...
1/08/24 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks Reviews #3: Merrill Kelly. Last year, James started off his review of Merrill Kelly by saying 2022 was “far and away the best season of Merrill Kelly's career.” It didn't look like it was going to be that way at the start, however. It was predictably short, given that it was his first start of “Spring Training,” but he went 3.1 innings and held his opponent to two runs.
Source: https://www.azsnakepit.com/2024/1/8/24028667/2023-...
10/30/23 What to expect from Max Scherzer in World Series Game 3 start for Rangers. Merrill Kelly was every bit the impressive pitcher that he had been all postseason for Arizona in Game 2 of the World Series, holding the Texas Rangers to just three hits over his seven innings of work. After the Diamondbacks' 9-1 win in Game 2, the stage is set for a response from the Rangers, who aim to bounce back with Max Scherzer on the mound as the series shifts to Arizona beginning in Game 3.
Source: https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/mlb/rangers/te...
10/29/23 Kelly dominates after Korea detour as Diamondbacks rout Rangers 9-1 to tie World Series 1-all. Merrill Kelly struck out nine in seven innings of three-hit ball, Ketel Marte extended his postseason hitting streak to a record 18 games and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 9-1 to even the World Series at one game apiece. Gabriel Moreno hit a go-ahead homer in a two-run fourth against Jordan Montgomery, and Tommy Pham went 4 for 4 with a pair of doubles as the young Diamondbacks rebounded quickly from an agonizing defeat the night before. Marte added a two-run single in a three-run eighth, breaking a tie for the longest postseason hitting streak with Derek Jeter, Manny Ramírez and Hank Bauer. Marte has a hit in every postseason game he's ever played.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/kelly-dominat...
10/29/23 Kelly dominates after Korea detour as Diamondbacks rout Rangers 9-1 to tie World Series 1-all. Merrill Kelly struck out nine in seven innings of three-hit ball, Ketel Marte extended his postseason hitting streak to a record 18 games and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 9-1 to even the World Series at one game apiece. Gabriel Moreno hit a go-ahead homer in a two-run fourth against Jordan Montgomery, and Tommy Pham went 4 for 4 with a pair of doubles as the young Diamondbacks rebounded quickly from an agonizing defeat the night before. Marte added a two-run single in a three-run eighth, breaking a tie for the longest postseason hitting streak with Derek Jeter, Manny Ramírez and Hank Bauer. Marte has a hit in every postseason game he's ever played.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/kelly-dominat...
10/29/23 Kelly dominates after Korea detour as Diamondbacks rout Rangers 9-1 to tie World Series 1-all. Merrill Kelly struck out nine in seven innings of three-hit ball, Ketel Marte extended his postseason hitting streak to a record 18 games and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 9-1 to even the World Series at one game apiece. Gabriel Moreno hit a go-ahead homer in a two-run fourth against Jordan Montgomery, and Tommy Pham went 4 for 4 with a pair of doubles as the young Diamondbacks rebounded quickly from an agonizing defeat the night before. Marte added a two-run single in a three-run eighth, breaking a tie for the longest postseason hitting streak with Derek Jeter, Manny Ramírez and Hank Bauer. Marte has a hit in every postseason game he's ever played.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/kelly-dominat...