Merrill Kelly is back in Arizona, as the D-backs signed the 37-year-old to a two-year deal stabilize their 2026 rotation. Michael McDermott takes a deep dive into the D-backs’ starting rotation depth, from top to bottom. Hear his thoughts about their projected Opening Day rotation, Triple-A depth, and top pitching prospects to bring a full organizational overview.
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0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Merrill Kelly Returns
7:03 - Michael Soroka Signing Official
12:02 - D-backs’ 2026 Rotation Situation
26:06 - D-backs’ Top Pitching Prospects
35:51 - Outro
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The Diamondbacks made their rotation splash of the offseason, bringing back Merrill Kelly on a two-year, $40 million deal. Kelly returns home to Arizona less than five months after the team dealt him for three pitching prospects at the trade deadline.




