MERRILL KELLY
#29 - P
Shoulder strain - right, 15-day injured list
NEWS
Tue, Apr 23, 2024

6:16 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) Diamondbacks placed Kelly on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to April 20, with a right shoulder strain.

Mon, Apr 22, 2024

11:26 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) disclosed Sunday that he was diagnosed with a teres major strain of his right shoulder following his initial MRI and is on track to receive another MRI on Monday in Phoenix, ESPN.com reports.

Sun, Apr 21, 2024

2:41 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) is returning to Phoenix to be evaluated Sunday after receiving an MRI on his right shoulder, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

1:42 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) was scratched from Sunday's game against the Giants, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Tue, Apr 16, 2024

10:01 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) yielded a run on three hits and two walks over five innings in a no-decision Monday. He struck out five during the loss to the Cubs.

Wed, Apr 10, 2024

7:00 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (2-0) got the win over the Rockies on Tuesday, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks in six innings. He struck out four.

Tue, Mar 19, 2024

6:09 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) allowed four hits and one walk while striking out seven over 3.1 innings in Monday's spring start against Oakland.

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

9:07 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) allowed two runs on five hits and struck out four over three innings in Wednesday's spring start against the Rockies.

Fri, Mar 08, 2024

7:10 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) struck out three over two hitless and scoreless innings in Friday's start against the Cubs.

Wed, Feb 21, 2024

8:45 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) is expected to make his spring debut March 8 against the Cubs, Jack Magruder of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

4:02 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) will start Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday against the Rangers, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Wed, Oct 18, 2023

1:01 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) took the loss in Tuesday's 10-0 defeat to the Phillies in Game 2 of the NLCS, allowing four runs on three hits and three walks. He struck out six.

Fri, Oct 13, 2023

5:15 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) will start Game 2 of the NLCS on Tuesday against Philadelphia, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Thu, Oct 05, 2023

6:46 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) Diamondbacks named Kelly as their starter for Game 1 of Arizona's NLDS matchup against the Dodgers on Saturday.

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

7:34 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (11-7) took the loss Thursday, allowing seven runs on six hits and four walks over five innings against the Mets. He struck out seven.

Sun, Sep 10, 2023

10:30 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and five walks over 5.2 innings against the Cubs while striking out six.

Mon, Aug 28, 2023

12:24 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (hamstring) is listed as the Diamondbacks' probable starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.

Sun, Aug 20, 2023

9:14 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (10-5) picked up the win in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Padres, giving up three runs on five hits and four walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out three.

Sat, Aug 05, 2023

7:50 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk over six innings during Friday's loss to the Twins. He struck out nine and did not factor in the decision.

Tue, Jul 25, 2023

5:28 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (calf) was activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start Tuesday against the Cardinals, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

6:06 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (calf) will be activated off the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday against the Cardinals, MLB.com reports.

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

6:30 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (calf) will throw a second rehab start Thursday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Fri, Jul 14, 2023

6:24 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (calf) will throw a 75-pitch simulated game Saturday, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Fri, Jul 07, 2023

7:10 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (calf) threw a 45-pitch bullpen session Thursday in which he simulated three innings of work, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Wed, Jul 05, 2023

6:24 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) manager Torey Lovullo said Kelly (calf) was expected to throw a 35-40 pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Eli McKown of the Republic reports.

Sun, Jul 02, 2023

8:36 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (calf) threw a 31-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Fri, Jun 30, 2023

8:55 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (calf) played catch out to 90 feet Wednesday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Tue, Jun 27, 2023

7:04 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) has a blood clot in his right calf and is without an official timeline, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

5:06 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) was placed on the 15-day injured list with right calf inflammation Tuesday.

Sun, Jun 25, 2023

7:59 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (9-4) took the loss Saturday, allowing seven runs on 10 hits and two walks over five innings against the Giants. He struck out two.

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

10:10 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) didn't factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks over six innings in a 4-3 extra-inning loss to Philadelphia. He struck out seven.

Sat, Jun 10, 2023

9:34 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (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.

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

11:31 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) and the Diamondbacks won't face the Nationals on Thursday after the game was postponed due to hazardous air conditions in Washington, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Sun, May 21, 2023

7:53 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (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.

Thu, May 11, 2023

9:53 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) 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.

Sat, May 06, 2023

6:35 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (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.

Sat, Apr 29, 2023

6:32 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (2-3) earned the win Friday, allowing one run on six hits and one walk over six innings against Colorado. He struck out five.

Tue, Apr 18, 2023

10:34 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (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.

Wed, Apr 12, 2023

10:02 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) 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 98-pitch outing.

Fri, Apr 07, 2023

3:17 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (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.

Sat, Apr 01, 2023

5:09 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers, allowing three hits and four walks over 3.2 scoreless innings while striking out four.

Sun, Mar 05, 2023

9:08 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) is experimenting with a new pitch, a slider, this spring, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Fri, Mar 03, 2023

6:29 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out two over 2.1 innings in Friday's spring start against the Mariners.

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

9:28 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over six innings in a 4-2 victory over the Brewers. He struck out seven.

Sun, Sep 25, 2022

9:32 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) is expected to get two more starts over the final nine games of the season, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

3:35 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (13-7) earned the win during Saturday's 5-2 victory over San Francisco, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk with six strikeouts in seven innings.

Tue, Sep 20, 2022

4:15 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (12-7) took the loss against the Dodgers on Monday, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out seven batters over six innings.

Fri, Sep 02, 2022

4:01 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (12-5) earned the win over Milwaukee on Thursday, pitching seven shutout innings during which he allowed four hits and no walks while striking out seven batters.

Sun, Aug 28, 2022

8:28 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (11-5) earned the win against the White Sox on Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits while striking out seven and walking one over 7.1 innings.

Sun, Aug 21, 2022

10:36 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) allowed three runs on seven hits and three walks with six strikeouts across six innings in a no-decision versus the Cardinals on Sunday.

Fri, Aug 12, 2022

3:38 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) completed five innings against Pittsburgh on Thursday, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six batters. He did not factor in the decision.

Sat, Aug 06, 2022

11:39 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) registered a no-decision during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Colorado, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk with five strikeouts in seven plus innings.

11:39 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) registered a no-decision during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Colorado, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk with five strikeouts in seven plus innings.

Sun, Jul 31, 2022

7:27 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) struck out eight in seven shutout innings while allowing three hits and two walks in a 1-0 loss Sunday in Atlanta. He did not factor into the decision.

7:27 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) struck out eight in seven shutout innings while allowing three hits and two walks in a 1-0 loss Sunday in Atlanta. He did not factor into the decision.

Sun, Jul 17, 2022

8:35 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (9-5) earned the wind during Sunday's 3-1 victory over San Diego, allowing one run on six hits with five strikeouts in six plus innings.

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

3:03 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) pitched 6.1 innings against San Francisco on Wednesday, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out six batters. He did not factor in the decision.

Fri, Jul 01, 2022

11:36 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (7-5) allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and a walk with three strikeouts in seven innings, earning the win Friday versus the Rockies.

Sun, Jun 19, 2022

10:40 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (6-4) earned the win Sunday over the Twins. He allowed one run on five hits and no walks with five strikeouts in seven innings.

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

9:41 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (5-3) earned the win Wednesday, allowing zero runs on one hit and three walks over six innings against the Reds. He struck out five.

Wed, Jun 08, 2022

8:00 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) believes he's figured out an issue with his mechanics ahead of Wednesday's start against the Reds, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Sun, May 29, 2022

3:13 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (3-3) was tagged with the loss against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings.

Sun, May 22, 2022

6:18 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) registered a no-decision during Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Cubs, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks with two strikeouts in five innings.

Sat, May 21, 2022

9:06 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) pitching coach Brent Strom believes the team "identified a few things" that Kelly might have done to tip his pitches during his most recent start against the Dodgers, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Wed, May 18, 2022

7:08 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (3-2) took the loss, allowing eight runs on five hits and four walks while striking out two in two innings of a 12-3 defeat Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Wed, May 11, 2022

7:13 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) pitched five innings, surrendering three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two in the loss to the Marlins on Wednesday. He did not factor into the decision.

Sat, Apr 30, 2022

8:05 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) improved to 2-1 on the season Saturday against St. Louis, striking out four while allowing just two hits and no walks across seven shutout innings.

Tue, Apr 26, 2022

3:13 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (1-1) suffered the loss against the Dodgers on Monday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings.

Thu, Apr 21, 2022

9:48 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (1-0) picked up the win in Wednesday's 11-2 rout of the Nationals, allowing one run on six hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out five.

Wed, Apr 13, 2022

11:24 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) struck out six in 5.1 scoreless innings, allowing three hits and two walks in a 3-2 win Wednesday over Houston. He did not factor into the decision.

Mon, Apr 11, 2022

3:51 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) is listed as the probable starter for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

7:33 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) experienced an uptick in fastball velocity during his start last Friday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Sun, Apr 03, 2022

10:34 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) allowed one run (none earned) on one hit and struck out five over four innings in Saturday's spring training start against the White Sox.

Fri, Apr 01, 2022

11:47 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) signed a two-year, $18 million extension with a team option for a third season Friday.

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

9:42 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) did not allow a hit and struck out eight over three scoreless innings in Wednesday's spring training game against the Giants.

Wed, Nov 03, 2021

9:40 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) Diamondbacks exercised Kelly's $5.25 million club option for 2022, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

4:02 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) hurled five scoreless innings against San Francisco on Wednesday, allowing three hits and four walks while striking out four. He did not factor in the decision.

Wed, Sep 15, 2021

7:29 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of his start against the Dodgers on Wednesday.

7:41 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (illness) will start Wednesday's series finale against the Dodgers.

Tue, Sep 14, 2021

7:42 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (illness) could be available to start Wednesday against the Dodgers, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Sun, Sep 12, 2021

6:47 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (illness) will throw a bullpen session Monday.

Sat, Sep 11, 2021

7:00 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (illness) threw four innings and 66 pitches in a rehab start with the Diamondbacks' entry in the Arizona Complex League on Thursday.

Sat, Sep 04, 2021

8:06 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (illness) threw 51 pitches in an intrasquad game Friday.

Sat, Aug 28, 2021

9:46 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (illness) threw a 23-pitch bullpen session Friday.

Wed, Aug 25, 2021

4:45 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (illness) rejoined the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, but he remains on the COVID-19 injured list and is expected to require a "somewhat lengthy" build-up process, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

8:58 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) manager Torey Lovullo said Kelly (illness) was scheduled to end his isolation period Tuesday.

Wed, Aug 18, 2021

9:08 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) who is on the COVID-19 list, is symptomatic, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Sun, Aug 15, 2021

4:19 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) Diamondbacks officially placed Kelly on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday.

Sat, Aug 14, 2021

11:16 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) tested positive for COVID-19, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Aug 12, 2021

2:42 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) dropped to 7-9 after giving up five runs on 11 hits and one walk while striking out three over five innings Wednesday in the Diamondbacks' 7-2 loss in San Francisco.

Thu, Aug 05, 2021

8:51 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) took a no-decision Thursday after tossing eight scoreless innings against the Giants, allowing three hits and two walks with four strikeouts.

Sat, Jul 24, 2021

11:39 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (7-7) allowed two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six across six innings to earn the win Saturday against the Cubs.

Mon, Jul 19, 2021

5:33 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (6-7) allowed four earned runs on six hits while striking out six across eight innings, earning the win over the Cubs on Sunday.

Sat, Jul 17, 2021

10:30 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (leg) is scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Cubs, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Jul 11, 2021

6:59 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) was removed from his start in Sunday's game against the Dodgers due to right leg cramping.

6:31 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) was removed from his start in the sixth inning of Sunday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent injury, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports. He departed with a 2-1 lead and allowed one run on four hits and a walk while striking out three over 5.1 innings.

Wed, Jul 07, 2021

3:11 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) completed 5.1 innings against Colorado on Tuesday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out one. He did not factor in the decision.

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

7:28 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (2-7) picked up the loss Wednesday, allowing four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four over three innings against the Giants.

Sat, Jun 12, 2021

5:42 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) was hit by a batted ball that left a contusion on his left pectoral muscle, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Sat, Jun 05, 2021

7:42 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) gave up five runs (four earned) on six hits and a walk with four strikeouts in six innings Saturday versus Milwaukee. He did not factor in the decision.

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