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- Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly will not start on Opening Day due to intercostal nerve irritation, according to Torey Lovullo.
- The MRI and CT scan showed left mid-back tightness and disrupted his spring schedule.
- Lovullo said they remain hopeful for a quick recovery, but an injured list stint remains possible with setbacks.
- The team is evaluating five candidates to replace Kelly as Opening Day starter, with no return timeline.
