Team News
Kelly slowed by back injury at D-backs camp
“I don’t have a concern level [yet],” Kelly said. “Because we don’t know, at the end of the day, what it is. I mean, the last week and a half, I’ve been throwing, been doing everything normal, and it didn’t kind of rear its head until today. So I’m going to take that as a good thing, the fact that I’ve felt it for that long but I’ve still been able to do everything.”
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/merrill-kelly-has-back-injury-at-diamondbacks-spring-training
Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly getting MRI for back tightness
https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/merrill-kelly-mri/3612452/
Ketel Marte says he’s in great spot after difficult offseason, wants to win Gold Glove
“I’ve been working on my defense. I need a Gold Glove,” Marte said. “(Nolan Arenado) is gonna help me to win the Gold Glove, and we’re gonna be better with Nolan out there. Our infield is gonna be better, for sure.” https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/ketel-marte-offseason/3612021/
D-backs Pitcher Mitch Bratt Had Impressive Statement after First Starthttps://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/onsi/arizona-diamondbacks-news/d-backs-pitcher-mitch-bratt-impressive-statement-first-start
D-backs to Get First Look at Top Pitching Prospect
https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/onsi/arizona-diamondbacks-news/d-backs-first-look-top-pitching-prospect-drake
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https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/players-with-statcast-data-to-watch-world-baseball-classic-2026
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https://www.mlb.com/news/top-moments-first-day-of-spring-training-games-2026
Hall of Famer Mazeroski, whose homer won 1960 WS, passes away
https://www.mlb.com/news/pirates-legend-bill-mazeroski-dies-at-89
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Merrill Kelly of the Arizona Diamondbacks is experiencing back tightness and is undergoing an MRI, but he remains optimistic about his condition. Ketel Marte is focused on improving his defense and aiming for a Gold Glove, anticipating that playing alongside Nolan Arenado will enhance the team’s infield. Meanwhile, pitcher Mitch Bratt made a strong impression in his first start, and the D-backs are set to evaluate their top pitching prospect, Drake.
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