Merrill Kelly is back with the Diamondbacks on a two-year, $40 million deal, filling one of Arizona’s biggest offseason needs. We break down whether Kelly combined with Michael Soroka is enough to make the D-backs’ starting rotation a true contender in 2026. Plus, we explore how Kelly’s return impacts the chances of a potential Ketel Marte trade, answer your Mailbag Monday questions, and weigh whether Lourdes Gurriel Jr. could actually be back in time for Opening Day.
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0:00 SkeeYee & Happy Monday!
2:10 Merrill Kelly back home in AZ
12:35 Remaining free agent starters
20:10 Ketel Marte set to stay?
32:30 Mailbag Monday
40:00 D-backs' biggest needs left
47:00 Time to use deferrals?
1:00:30 Brandon Pfaadt vs. Eduardo Rodriguez
1:08:10 John Cena retires
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