Rangers get Kelly from D-backs to add to rotation
The Texas Rangers have acquired right-handed starting pitcher Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a trade. According to sources, the Rangers will send three pitchers to the Diamondbacks as part of the deal. Kelly, 34, has been a consistent member of the Diamondbacks' rotation since 2019, making at least 30 starts in each of the past three seasons. In 2022, he posted a 3.87 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 185.2 innings pitched. The addition of Kelly is expected to bolster the Rangers' starting rotation as they aim to improve upon their 68-94 record from the previous season. The specific details of the players involved in the trade have not been disclosed. However, the move signifies the Rangers' efforts to strengthen their pitching staff and make a push for a playoff berth in the upcoming season.
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