Merrill Kelly

Merrill Kelly (shoulder) is returning to Phoenix to be evaluated after being scratched from his start Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

The team is hopeful that Kelly will avoid the injured list. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now.

Merrill Kelly allowed one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a strong performance that maintained his excellent early-season form, Kelly's efforts weren't enough to secure a win due to minimal run support. His season ERA now sits impressively at 2.19, complemented by a stellar 0.93 WHIP, indicating his effectiveness in limiting base runners.

Merrill Kelly allowed two runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four across six innings in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

This performance was enough to earn Kelly his second win of the season. With a sparkling 2.29 ERA and a WHIP that remains under 1.00, Kelly's early-season dominance continues to build a strong case for his reliability in fantasy rotations.

Despite a commendable effort from Merrill Kelly against the New York Yankees, the Arizona Diamondbacks couldn't clinch the win, falling short in a 6-5 loss.

Fantasy Impact

Kelly's performance was a bright spot, delivering 7 innings of quality pitching, allowing just 5 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 4. His control was on point, with only a single walk issued. The veteran now has a 1.98 ERA and a 0.66 WHIP through two games this season.

Merrill Kelly turned in a sterling performance on Friday, guiding the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies with a line that fantasy managers dream of.

Fantasy Impact

Tossing over six innings of three-hit ball, Kelly racked up eight strikeouts without issuing a single walk, a testament to his control and dominance on the mound. The right-hander continues to offer fantasy managers a top-tier starting option in all formats.