A Mariners insider casts doubt on the team’s pursuit of a Diamondbacks All-Star, cooling speculation around a potential move.

Merrill Kelly had leverage this offseason and it came as little surprise that other teams pursued the veteran right-hander. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Kelly was offered a three-year contract worth more than $50 million by a West Coast team before ultimately deciding to re-sign with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

One of the Arizona Diamondbacks' top targets has reportedly disclosed a list of teams he would prefer not to join next season, and surprisingly, the New York Yankees are among them.

Veteran starting pitcher Merrill Kelly has agreed to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $40 million, two-year deal, according to a person familiar with the move.

Arizona Diamondbacks insider Jack Sommers believes that the team's biggest roster hole isn't a splashy name. Sommers points to the Diamondbacks' struggles against right-handed pitching, suggesting a need for a reliable left-handed bat.

According to reports on the morning of December 14, the Arizona Diamondbacks and veteran right-handed starting pitcher Merrill Kelly agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $40 million, pending a physical.

While the Arizona Diamondbacks have been busy signing free-agent pitchers, they just let one go who was once a huge prospect.

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After a few months away from the Diamondbacks, Merrill Kelly will return to the team in 2026. Kelly will reportedly rejoin the team on a two-year deal after a strong run in Arizona and an uneven one with the Texas Rangers.