## Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly Exits With Unclear Injury vs. Rangers ### What Happened? Merrill Kelly, the Diamondbacks' starting pitcher, was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Rangers after experiencing discomfort in his throwing arm. Kelly had thrown 81 pitches before exiting the game in the fourth inning. ### What's Next? The Diamondbacks have not yet announced a diagnosis for Kelly's injury, but they will likely conduct an MRI to determine the extent of the damage. Kelly is expected to miss his next start, and the Diamondbacks will need to decide whether to place him on the injured list. ### DL Implications If Kelly is placed on the injured list, the Diamondbacks will need to find a replacement starter. One option is to promote right-hander Ryne Nelson from Triple-A Reno. Nelson has a 3.28 ERA in 11 starts this season, and he has struck out 60 batters in 54.1 innings. Another option is to move right-hander Luke Weaver to the rotation. Weaver has made three starts this season, but he has struggled with his command, walking 10 batters in 13.1 innings. The Diamondbacks are currently 26-27 this season, and they are in fourth place in the NL West. They will need to find a way to replace Kelly's production if they want to make a run at the playoffs.
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