Merrill Kelly's Strong Rehab Outing

0:00It's April 4th. I'm Corey with The Story, and this is MLB News, today baseball news powered by AI. Arizona Diamondbacks veteran, Merrill Kelly, is turning heads with a strong rehab outing, signaling he's close to rejoining the big league rotation. The right-hander, sideline all season so far by back tightness from nerve irritation, started on the 15-day injured list and missed his first, two turns. On Friday, he dominated for Triple A Reno against Albuquerque, going five innings with just two hits, two walks, and only five base runners total in an an, eight-nothing win. He threw 72 pitches, pitching to contact without much trouble, even in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. This performance builds on his steady recovery path and has fans breathing easier about the staff's depth. Ninja Tory LeVulo prays the effort without committing to a timeline, but the buzz is, Kelly could stabilize things once back. His return would crowd the rotation, with five healthy starters already, potentially shifting

1:02someone like Michael Soroka to relief after his solid debut. The early's activation is April 7th, right before an East Coast swing starting with Atlanta, then the Mets in New York. LeVulo hinted it's likely if Kelly keeps this up. Check Kelly to slot in soon, bolstering Arizona's pitching as they push forward on the road.