PT TODAY: Merrill Kelly nabs rotation spot in Arizona

Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.

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...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

TJ Rumfield is vying for time as the Rockies' first baseman in the early going; what does it mean for the COL infield? Plus, Starling Marte finds a job in KC.
Mar 3 2026 9:08am
Max Scherzer returns to the Blue Jays, though his debut could be delayed. Plus some Twins rotation news.
Feb 28 2026 3:03am
Coby Mayo (pictured), Blaze Alexander and Jeremiah Jackson will battle for infield time as Jordan Westburg will begin the year on the IL. Plus what the Rhys Hoskins signing for the Guardians' bench.
Feb 23 2026 3:04am
Both Spencer Schellenbach (pictured) and Hurston Waldrep are going under the knife and will miss significant time to begin 2026. Plus Pablo López out of the season, and Nick Martinez inks a deal with TAM.
Feb 19 2026 8:38am
San Diego signed Griffin Canning (pictured), Nick Castellanos and Germán Márquez to one-year contracts; LA, TOR and TEX also make moves.
Feb 16 2026 3:00am

Tools