Diamondbacks Give Disappointing Merrill Kelly Update

Diamondbacks Give Disappointing Merrill Kelly Update

Rough news for Arizona's right-hander.

Diamondbacks await more test results on RHP Merrill Kelly's ailing back

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly has undergone additional testing, including a CT scan, on his ailing back, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters on Tuesday.

Diamondbacks Notes: Kelly, Waldschmidt, Outfield

Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly has been battling some back tightness this week. A quick diagnosis was expected but the issue is dragging on a bit longer than initially anticipated, as detailed by Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. The issue first cropped up on Saturday, which led to Kelly being scratched from a live batting practice session. He was sent for an MRI and those results were expected to be announced on Monday. He has inst…