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Merrill Kelly Starts Season on Injured List for Diamondbacks

3/22/2026

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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly will begin the season on the 15-day injured list due to a back issue, as manager Torey Lovullo confirmed.
He was expected to be the team's No. 1 starter.
He appeared in a preseason game on March 13 but had insufficient time to prepare.
The Diamondbacks will open with a rotation of Zac Gallen, Ryne Nelson, Eduardo Rodríguez, Michael Soroka, and Brandon Pfaadt.

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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly will begin the season on the 15-day injured list due to a back issue, as manager Torey Lovullo confirmed.
He was expected to be the team's No. 1 starter.
He appeared in a preseason game on March 13 but had insufficient time to prepare.
The Diamondbacks will open with a rotation of Zac Gallen, Ryne Nelson, Eduardo Rodríguez, Michael Soroka, and Brandon Pfaadt.