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Merrill Kelly News / Just Baseball / December 15
The Diamondbacks Needed Merrill Kelly Back in Their Rotation
According to reports on the morning of December 14, the Arizona Diamondbacks and veteran right-handed starting pitcher Merrill Kelly agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $40 million, pending a physical.
Merrill Kelly News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 15
What Merrill Kelly Signing Means for Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks have put a bit of a dent in their offseason checklist, signing a pair of starting pitchers over the past several weeks. Of course, the process began with a low-cost, low-risk signing of right-handed starter Michael Soroka, who will serve as a starting pitcher for the D-backs this season in hopes of maintaining his health.
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Merrill Kelly News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 14
Why Merrill Kelly Signing was a Necessary Risk for Diamondbacks
On Sunday morning, the Arizona Diamondbacks made a move that many fans had been clamoring to see — re-signing reliable veteran and long-time D-backs starting pitcher Merrill Kelly to a two-year reunion deal.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
MLB News / Burn City Sports / December 14
What does Merrill Kelly’s return mean for Ketel Marte trade plans?
PHOENIX — With right-handed pitcher Merrill Kelly returning to the desert and giving the team some stability in the starting rotation, the Arizona Diamondbacks face questions about a Ketel Marte trade.
Jose Urquidy News / Burn City Sports / December 14
Diamondbacks continue to add pitching depth, sign RHP Jose Urquidy
PHOENIX — With much of the conversation centered on mainstay Merrill Kelly, another pitcher has joined the Arizona Diamondbacks who could prove to be an important bullpen addition.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 14
How Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly signing impacts Ketel Marte trade
The Arizona Diamondbacks got part of the band back together when they signed Merrill Kelly to two-year, $40 million contract. However, teammate Ketel Marte has seen his name continuously come up in trade rumors.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 14
Merrill Kelly opts to return to Diamondbacks after a half season with Rangers
Kelly is returning to the desert after a brief stint away.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
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Merrill Kelly News / Field Level Media / December 14
Report: RHP Merrill Kelly returning to Arizona on 2-year, $40M deal
Right-hander Merrill Kelly is returning to the Arizona Diamondbacks, The Athletic reported Sunday. The Diamondbacks traded Kelly to the Texas Rangers at the trade deadline last July.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 14
Diamondbacks Bringing Back Beloved Starting Pitcher
The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back Merrill Kelly on a two-year, $40 million free agent contract. This according to a report from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / December 14
Merrill Kelly signs with Diamondbacks, Arizona brings back fan-favorite
The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back a familiar face as they have agreed to bring back former SP Merrill Kelly on a two-year deal per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 14
D-backs Lefty Had Shocking Rise to MLB
The Arizona Diamondbacks endured one of the more brutal seasons in recent history in 2025 — at least, in terms of the amount of adversity they had to withstand.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 13
D-backs Torey Lovullo Reveals What he Likes About Michael Soroka
On Friday, the Arizona Diamondbacks officially announced their first significant addition of the offseason. That move, of course, is the signing of right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / December 13
D-backs sign Michael Soroka for critical rotation depth, DFA Bryce Jarvis
The Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t just add an arm when they signed Michael Soroka to a one-year deal with a mutual option; they made a statement about how they plan to compete in an increasingly unforgiving National League.
Bryce Jarvis News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 12
Diamondbacks Designate Bryce Jarvis For Assignment
The Diamondbacks announced that right-hander Bryce Jarvis has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man move for their signing of Michael Soroka, which is now official.
Zac Gallen News / Just Baseball / December 12
Zac Gallen: A Frontline Starter Hidden in Plain Sight
For the past several years, Zac Gallen has been a model of modern pitching efficiency — a right-hander who wins not with overpowering fastball metrics but with clean shapes, elite pitch consistency, and one of the better north-south separation profiles among frontline starters.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 10
Red Sox have an edge in Ketel Marte's hot trade market
Marte is coming off back-to-back Silver Slugger seasons, and he's going to be one of the most coveted players in the next couple of days.
Mike Soroka News / Just Baseball / December 10
Mike Soroka Was a Sneaky-Good Signing for the Diamondbacks
According to reports on the morning of December 8, the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka agreed to terms on a one-year contract pending a physical for the 2026 season.
Ketel Marte News / Yardbarker / December 8
Another team enters bidding war for Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte has been a hot commodity on the trade market. Another team has reportedly entered the bidding war for Marte's services.
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