The Diamondbacks suffer a big blow for Opening Day as they announce updates on the injury situation of Merrill Kelly.

On Wednesday, Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo confirmed right-hander Merrill Kelly would not start on opening day as a result of his mid-back tightness — officially diagnosed as intercostal ...

Tests did not show any structural damage in Merrill Kelly's back, but the injury will keep him from pitching on Opening Day for the Diamondbacks.

Merrill Kelly, the Diamondbacks 37-year-old pitcher, will miss Opening Day, leaving the starting spot up for grabs.

Tests did not show any structural damage in Merrill Kelly's back, but the injury will keep him from pitching on Opening Day ...

Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly will no longer start on Opening Day due to intercostal nerve irritation in his back, ...

Right-hander Michael Soroka made his Diamondbacks debut Tuesday afternoon against the Rangers and will have one more start before leaving to join Team Canada for the World Baseball Classic.

The wait for a definitive diagnosis on Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly’s back will have to wait at least one more day.

Arizona's opening day starter still does not have a defined timeline.

With A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez on the shelf, the Diamondbacks are searching for a new full-time closer. Who could grab ...

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Kelly has undergone additional testing on his injured back, including a CT scan, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

The Arizona Diamondbacks played a spring training game away from their Salt River Fields complex for the first time in 2026 ...