Overview
- Lovullo announced the decision Saturday at Salt River Fields, confirming Kelly for the March 26 opener at Dodger Stadium against the Dodgers.
- This will be Kelly’s first career Opening Day start, marking a notable milestone for the 37-year-old right-hander.
- The move ends Zac Gallen’s three-year run as Arizona’s Opening Day starter, with Gallen set to follow Kelly in the rotation.
- MLB.com’s Steve Gilbert relayed the news on X shortly after Lovullo’s media session in Scottsdale.
- Kelly returned to Arizona this offseason on a two-year, $40 million deal after a 2025 stint with the Rangers, reinforcing the club’s preference for veteran reliability.