Arizona Diamondbacks

Merrill Kelly told reporters that he’s optimistic that he’ll be ready to take his first turn in the rotation to open the season. (Source: Steve Gilbert on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kelly most recently resumed playing catch after he received a cortisone injection and lidocaine in his back last week. It is still possible he opens the season on the injured list.

D-backs right-hander Cristian Mena felt discomfort in his right shoulder and has been shut down from throwing. (Source: Nick Piecoro on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mena is apparently dealing with the same right teres major injury that ended his 2025 season in June. The 23-year-old has made just four big-league games in his young career, posting a 4.66 ERA in that time.