PT TODAY: Merrill Kelly nabs rotation spot in Arizona
Jul 20 2020
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| National League | American League | |
| Diamondbacks | Merrill Kelly earns rotation spot | |
| The Arizona Diamondbacks have named RHP Merrill Kelly as their No. 5 starter, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Source: ArizonaSports.com - Logan Newman | |
| BHQ take: Once Mike Leake opted out of the 2020 season, Kelly became the favorite to enter the Diamondbacks’ rotation. Whether he will hold on to that role remains to be seen, As a 30-year old MLB rookie in 2019, Kelly was more of an innings eater. Over 32 starts, he compiled a 4.69 xERA and an 84 BPV. His main competition for the last rotation spot for Arizona was Alex Young, who split 2019 between the... |
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