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Merrill Kelly is under the microscope today as the Diamondbacks await MRI results on his back. With the pitching staff still recovering from last season's injury woes, any news about Kelly could significantly impact the rotation's depth. The team has reason to be optimistic about their options, but uncertainty surrounding Kelly’s health looms large as the season approaches. His leadership and experience would be sorely missed if he were to miss extended time.

Yesterday's game against the Los Angeles Angels ended in a close 10-9 loss, bringing the Diamondbacks' spring training record to 1-2. Kohl Drake struggled early, walking the first two batters which set the tone for a bumpy outing. While he settled down afterward, the team needs to tighten up the defense, as they also continue to struggle in the field. A strong defensive showing will be essential if they want to avoid a repeat of last season's issues.

As spring training progresses, keep an eye on the dark horse candidates vying for a spot on the Opening Day roster. With several roster spots potentially up for grabs, opportunities abound for players looking to make a lasting impression. The competition is fierce, and those who seize their chance could play a vital role in the Diamondbacks' quest for success in 2026.

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D-backs confident in rotation depth as they await results of Kelly's MRI
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D-backs confident in rotation depth as they await results of Kelly's MRI
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks will have to wait until Monday to find out the results of the MRI taken of Merrill Kelly's back.
 1 dark horse candidate for each team's Opening Day roster
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1 dark horse candidate for each team's Opening Day roster
Spring Training is not just a time for players to get back into game shape. It's also a time of opportunity. Though teams already have a good idea about their Opening Day lineups, the full rosters usually aren't completely set when players report to camp in Florida or Arizona. That
 Arizona Diamondbacks 9, Los Angeles Angels 10
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Arizona Diamondbacks 9, Los Angeles Angels 10
Record: 1-2. Change on 2025: +1. 5-inning record: 0-3 Kohl Drake got the start, and it was a bit bumpy initially, as he walked the first two batters he faced. One of those came around to score, but Drake settled down nicely. He retired the next six men he faced, including strikeouts of established major-leaguers […]
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We enter the last week of these questions, and the theme over the final seven days is, loosely, “Labor Fear, Future Bets & Community.” So you can expect a fairly diverse set of issues to be covered as we head down the stretch. But we start with something fairly straightforward. Make one 2026 prediction that […]
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