Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly Not Expected to Be Ready for Opening Day

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly (back) stated Wednesday that he does not anticipate being ready for Opening Day, as reported by Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com. While tests on his back showed no structural damage, Kelly continues to experience discomfort when throwing. His return to game action is not imminent, and the exact timeline remains unclear. With Kelly expected to start the season on the injured list, a rotation spot for the Diamondbacks could potentially open up for Michael Soroka.