Merrill Kelly to Face Batters Sunday After Successful Bullpen Session

Merrill Kelly is progressing well in his recovery from back issues. After successfully throwing a 30-pitch bullpen session on Thursday where he utilized his full arsenal, the 37-year-old is now slated to face live batters on Sunday. Manager Torey Lovullo noted that Kelly reported feeling fine following his Thursday session. His continued advancement through his throwing program is a positive indicator for his potential availability for the Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster.