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March 14, 2026

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Merrill Kelly's Spring Training debut was solid, striking out two in 36 pitches, yet he still expects to open the season on the injured list due to lingering back issues. Adding to the anxiety, catcher Gabriel Moreno was scratched from Friday's game against the Royals due to forearm tightness, prompting manager Torey Lovullo to downplay the concerns, stating it's a minor issue. Despite these setbacks, the D-backs managed to bounce back offensively, trouncing the Royals 11-5, showcasing their potential for power after a dismal loss to the Rockies earlier in the week. With the first base position still in flux, the season is shaping up to be a test of depth and resilience for a roster that has seen stars like Paul Goldschmidt and Christian Walker in the past.

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Kelly solid in spring debut but expected to open season on IL

Kelly solid in spring debut but expected to open season on IL

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Merrill Kelly's back held up well during his first Cactus League outing of the spring, but despite all going well, the Diamondbacks right-hander expects to open the season on the injured list.

Arizona Diamondbacks 11, Kansas City Royals 5

Arizona Diamondbacks 11, Kansas City Royals 5

Record: 9-12. Change on 2025: -1.5. 5-inning Record: 5-14-2. The D-Backs responded to an ugly loss against the Rockies yesterday with some surprising power during an uneven – but victorious – performance in Surprise. Merrill Kelly made his Spring Training debut and looked all right. He threw 36 pitches with a slight emphasis on his […]

Diamondbacks Notes: Moreno, Lawlar, Kelly, Burnes

Diamondbacks Notes: Moreno, Lawlar, Kelly, Burnes

The D-Backs scratched catcher Gabriel Moreno from tonight’s Spring Training matchup against the Royals, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters (including Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports). The Gold Glover is dealing with forearm tightness and headed for imaging. Lovullo largely downplayed the concern, noting that it’s only a slight issue for Moreno when he throws. It seems […]

D-backs' Moreno to undergo testing on forearm

D-backs' Moreno to undergo testing on forearm

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says catcher Gabriel Moreno was a late scratch from Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals because of right forearm tightness.

A's club 3 straight HRs on 3 pitches vs. Padres

A's club 3 straight HRs on 3 pitches vs. Padres

The Athletics' Henry Bolte, Breyson Guedez and Nick Kurtz took Padres starter Michael King deep on three straight pitches during Friday's Cactus League game in Mesa, Arizona.

Who Should Start at First Base for the Diamondbacks?

Who Should Start at First Base for the Diamondbacks?

The Arizona Diamondbacks have consistently had some of the best first basemen in the league. From Paul Goldschmidt to Christian Walker, they have always had someone patrolling first at an all-star or borderline all-star level for the past 10 years. This season, however, is the first in which it is not a predetermined player who […] The post Who Should Start at First Base for the Diamondbacks? appeared first on Just Baseball.