Merrill Kelly

The Diamondbacks have picked up the club option on Merrill Kelly.

Fantasy Impact

Kelley will make $7 million next season. He missed time due to a shoulder injury and will look to bounce back after a rough 2024 season.

Merrill Kelly allowed five earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out eight over 5 2/3 innings in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

This outing marked a slight deviation from his generally solid season, as evidenced by his 4.03 ERA and 1.17 WHIP. Despite the rough start, Kelly's ability to still strike out eight batters highlights his potential for high strikeout totals, which can be a silver lining for fantasy managers. However, his increase in earned runs in this game could be a point of concern if this trend continues, potentially impacting his ERA and WHIP negatively as the season progresses.

Merrill Kelly delivered a masterful performance in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Brewers, allowing just two hits and striking out six across five scoreless innings.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a showcase of efficiency and control, as he did not issue a single walk and kept his pitch count low at 72. Kelly's season ERA now improves to 3.71, and his WHIP to 1.13, reflecting a solid command that has been evident throughout the year. His strong strikeout-to-walk ratio of 3.06 and a BABIP of .257 suggest that he's been effectively managing contact and should continue to be a reliable option in fantasy lineups. Given his consistent performance and ability to suppress runs, Kelly remains a valuable asset, especially in deeper leagues or formats that reward pitching precision.

Merrill Kelly left his start early on Saturday against the Brewers with a right calf cramp.

Fantasy Impact

Kelly had thrown five scoreless innings before leaving the game early. His status will be worth monitoring.

Merrill Kelly delivered a quality start, allowing just one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

Despite his solid performance, Kelly's efforts weren't enough to secure a win for the Diamondbacks, leaving his record untouched at 4-0. His season ERA now sits at 4.00 with a WHIP of 1.19, which are respectable numbers, though his 4.88 FIP suggests some underlying concerns. Fantasy managers should appreciate his ability to limit runs and maintain a decent strikeout rate, but the lack of run support and win potential in games like these could be frustrating. Moving forward, Kelly remains a viable fantasy option, especially in deeper leagues, but managing expectations in terms of wins might be prudent given the team's performance.