1:39 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) Diamondbacks exercised Kelly's $7 million club option for 2025 on Saturday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

9:21 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that Kelly (hamstring) could start Monday or Tuesday, Sports reports.

7:06 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) Torey Lovullo said Kelly was lifted from Wednesday's start due to right hamstring cramping, but the right-hander is expected to make his next turn through the rotation, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

5:01 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) was removed from Wednesday's start against the Rangers in the fifth inning with an undisclosed injury, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

4:51 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (3-0) picked up the win Sunday against Boston, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks with five strikeouts across six innings.

9:35 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (3-0) earned a win over the Phillies on Sunday, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two over five innings.

1:57 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) Diamondbacks reinstated Kelly (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Phillies, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

6:06 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) Torey Lovullo said Friday it's "very likely" Kelly (shoulder) will start Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

8:04 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Friday at Chase Field, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

8:25 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (shoulder) is scheduled to throw four innings and 65 pitches in Tuesday's rehab start for High-A Hillsboro, MLB.com reports.

5:01 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Hillsboro on Tuesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

7:14 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (shoulder) will throw a three-inning simulated game Wednesday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

8:30 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com reports.

7:10 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Sunday, MLB.com reports.

6:47 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (shoulder) threw two innings of a simulated game Thursday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

2:01 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (shoulder) is expected to throw two more bullpen sessions before facing hitters, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

8:28 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (shoulder) threw 32 pitches in a bullpen session Friday, MLB.com reports.

7:33 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (shoulder) completed a bullpen session Tuesday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

6:40 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that Kelly (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

11:57 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (shoulder) recently increased his throwing distance off flat ground to 120 feet, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

1:04 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (shoulder) said Friday that he's eyeing the Diamondbacks' mid-August road trip as a target for his return from the 60-day injured list, Jake Oliver of SI.com reports. "Originally we thought it was kind of All-Star break but with how the progression lines up, it's probably a little bit later than that," said, when asked about his return timeline. "In my mind, I'm hoping I'm on that Tampa, Miami, and Boston trip. I've wanted to go on that trip all year and that seems to be around the right time that I'm back in there but obviously, things can change as we go along."

7:23 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (shoulder) will begin his throwing program Tuesday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

6:59 PM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Kelly (shoulder) is expected to begin a throwing program next week, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

7:27 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) (shoulder) underwent an MRI earlier this week, and it showed significant healing, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

9:25 AM - Merrill Kelly (ARI) manager Torey Lovullo said after Tuesday's 14-1 win over the Cardinals that he expects Kelly (shoulder) to miss at least one month after landing on the 15-day injured list, Theo Mackie of The Republic reports. "We're not looking in terms of weeks as what we had hoped for," Lovullo said of Kelly's timetable for a return from a teres major strain in his right shoulder. "So I think the next step up is a month, more than that."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.