The Texas Rangers strengthened their starting rotation, having acquired Merrill Kelly via trade from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded Merrill Kelly to the Texas Rangers. 36-year-old right-hander has been with Arizona since he came to Major League Baseball back in 2019. This season, he is 9-6, with a 3.22 earned run average. In his career, he holds a 62-50 record. He sits with a 3.74 career ERA as well.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly to the Texas Rangers, as confirmed by Arizona Sports John Gambadoro. The return will be three prospect. Kelly joins a team looking to keep pace in the AL West and make a push for the postseason.