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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 22
Veteran D-backs Righty Was Surprisingly Effective in Small Role

Veteran D-backs Righty Was Surprisingly Effective in Small Role

The Arizona Diamondbacks did not manage to escape the brutality of the 162-game grind in the 2025 season, and it manifested in the form of a disappointing, injury-racked year.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6
Diamondbacks make a flurry of roster changes

Diamondbacks make a flurry of roster changes

Infielder Ildemaro Vargas, catcher James McCann and left-hander Jalen Beeks have elected free agency. Right-handers Austin Pope, John Curtiss and Casey Kelly, left-hander Kyle Nelson and infielder Connor Kaiser were outrighted off the 40-man roster. Arizona’s 40-man roster now sits at 38 players.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6
Diamondbacks outright four players off 40-man roster

Diamondbacks outright four players off 40-man roster

The Diamondbacks outrighted four players off the 40-man roster, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Right-handers John Curtiss and Casey Kelly, lefty Kyle Nelson, and infielder Connor Kaiser all went unclaimed on waivers.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 13
Diamondbacks Lose Another Starting Pitcher to Injured List

Diamondbacks Lose Another Starting Pitcher to Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made another roster move. On Wednesday, they placed right-handed starter Anthony DeSclafani on the 15-Day injured list with right thumb inflammation.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 9
Diamondbacks Call Up Exciting New Relief Prospect

Diamondbacks Call Up Exciting New Relief Prospect

On Saturday, the Arizona Diamondbacks made a roster move, calling up right-handed relief prospect Juan Burgos from Triple-A Reno. In a corresponding move, right-hander Casey Kelly was sent back to Reno, after he closed Friday night's win over the Colorado Rockies.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 2
Former Padres Pitcher Acquired in Blockbuster Trade Signs With NL West Rival

Former Padres Pitcher Acquired in Blockbuster Trade Signs With NL West Rival

The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with former San Diego Padres right-hander Casey Kelly on a minor league deal Kelly, 35, was selected by the Boston Red Sox as a first-round pick in 2008 and rapidly gained recognition in the minors, earning a spot as a consensus top-100 prospect.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 1
Diamondbacks Sign Former First-Round Pick to MiLB Deal

Diamondbacks Sign Former First-Round Pick to MiLB Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks have continued to address their bullpen on the open market. An under the radar move has come in the form of Casey Kelly, the former Red Sox first round pick.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24, 2024

Reds Select Casey Kelly

The Reds have selected the contract of right-hander Casey Kelly, per a club announcement. Right-hander Alan Busenitz was designated for assignment to make room for Kelly on the club’s 40-man and active rosters.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 8, 2024
Reds Sign Casey Kelly To Minor League Deal

Reds Sign Casey Kelly To Minor League Deal

The Reds have signed right-hander Casey Kelly to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Louisville, per an announcement from Louisville. Kelly, the son of Bats manager Pat Kelly, was released by the Korea Baseball Organization’s LG Twins last month.

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