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Merrill Kelly’s back discomfort has thrown the Diamondbacks' Opening Day plans into disarray, leaving the starting pitcher spot wide open as the team prepares for the regular season. This uncertainty comes on the heels of a tough 10-7 loss to the Dodgers, where the D-backs initially seized a 3-0 lead thanks to a double from Nolan Arenado, only to watch it slip away. As the team grapples with Kelly's injury, they're likely looking for someone to step up, and young arms like Drey Jameson and Ryne Nelson could be in the mix. With power hitting becoming increasingly vital in today’s game, the D-backs will also need to watch how their emerging talents adapt their swings, especially with the spotlight on prospects who can drive the ball.
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MLB.com
With Kelly (back) sidelined, D-backs' Opening Day starter spot 'wide open'
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- How much time right-hander Merrill Kelly will miss to begin the 2026 season remains unknown, but one thing that is for certain is that he will not get the ball for the Diamondbacks on Opening Day as planned.
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Here is each team's best power-hitting prospect
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Arizona Diamondbacks 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 10
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Merrill Kelly Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day
D-backs righty Merrill Kelly has been slowed by back discomfort in recent days and has undergone multiple waves of testing to get to the root of the issue. It seems the Snakes still haven’t determined the exact problem, but Kelly tells the team’s beat that he’s not expecting to be ready to take the mound […]
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Yankees add Randal Grichuk to competition for outfield bench spot
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