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4 Possible Return Scenarios For Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly

The Arizona Diamondbacks are dealing with more than their fair share of early injuries already this spring. In addition to missing several key players due to holdover injuries from last year, Corbin Carroll and Merrill Kelly are both dealing with injuries that have put the start of the season in doubt for them.

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Young D-backs Pitcher Shut Down With Shoulder Injury

The bad injury news continues to pile up on the Arizona Diamondbacks. On Thursday, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters that right-handed pitching prospect Cristian Mena has been shut down from throwing after "re-aggravating" an injury to his Teres Major (shoulder) suffered in the 2025 season.

Corbin Carroll News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 26

Insider Gives Corbin Carroll Impressive Rank Among Outfielders

Fans of the Arizona Diamondbacks need no reminder of just how elite star outfielder Corbin Carroll is, but he's climbing the national ranks, as well. Arizona's young star was one of the names featured on ESPN insider Buster Olney's top 10 among all corner outfielders.

Torey Lovullo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 25

Torey Lovullo Had Blunt Statement on D-backs' Poor Defense vs Dodgers

The Arizona Diamondbacks played a mistake-filled game on Wednesday at Salt River Fields, losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers by a score of 10-7. The final score is certainly not an accurate marker of everything a major league club is doing, but the D-backs' performance was certainly poor, both on the defensive end and on the mound.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'American League Cy Young winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / February 25

Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen prioritizes readiness amid Merrill Kelly injury news

SCOTTSDALE — Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen hasn’t let his focus shift as the club’s Opening Day plans have suddenly changed. News broke Wednesday that Arizona’s projected Opening Day starter, Merrill Kelly, would not be able to take the mound against the Los Angeles Dodgers to begin the season.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Merrill Kelly News / Field Level Media / February 25

Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly to miss opener with nerve issue

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will miss his scheduled Opening Day start because of an intercostal nerve irritation, the team said on Wednesday.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 25

Sloppy Defense Plagues D-backs in Ugly Loss to Dodgers

SCOTTSDALE -- The Arizona Diamondbacks lost a sloppy contest to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Salt River Fields on Wednesday by a score of 10-7. The D-backs got off to a hot start, but ran into trouble in the middle innings, both defensively and on the mound.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 25

Diamondbacks Suddenly Face Major Pitching Dilemma

On Wednesday, Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo confirmed right-hander Merrill Kelly would not start on opening day as a result of his mid-back tightness — officially diagnosed as intercostal nerve irritation.

Merrill Kelly News / Burn City Sports / February 25

Merrill Kelly out as D-backs opening day starter after back injury

As the 2026 MLB Opening Day comes up, the Arizona Diamondbacks will need to find a new option for their starting pitcher as Merrill Kelly has now been ruled out with a back injury.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions