Overview
- The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal first reported the agreement, which Jon Heyman said is contingent on a physical.
- The veteran right-hander returns after being traded to the Rangers at the 2025 deadline following nearly seven seasons in Arizona.
- With Kelly and recent signee Michael Soroka, Arizona projects a five-man rotation of Kelly, Soroka, Ryne Nelson, Brandon Pfaadt and Eduardo Rodriguez.
- AZ Central reports the added starting depth could make a Ketel Marte trade less likely this offseason.
- Kelly made 32 starts in 2025 between Arizona and Texas, reinforcing his profile as a reliable innings-eater.