Merrill Kelly Returns to Diamondbacks
Right-hander Merrill Kelly has opted to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks after a half-season away, signing a two-year, $40 million contract. In 2025, he had a solid performance, going 12-9 with a 3.52 ERA in 32 starts before being traded to the Texas Rangers, where he made 10 starts with a 4.23 ERA. Kelly’s signing follows the Diamondbacks’ recent acquisition of right-hander Michael Soroka on a one-year deal.
