"Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly was scratched from a scheduled live batting practice over the weekend due to mid-back tightness, according to a report from Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Kelly and manager Torey Lovullo indicated at the time that the decision was mostly precautionary, but Kelly was still sent for an MRI in order to determine the severity of the issue."
"Both Michael Conforto and Thairo Estrada found new homes on minor league deals this morning, and first baseman Rhys Hoskins did so yesterday. Starters like Lucas Giolito, Zack Littell and Tyler Anderson remain available, while the relief market still includes names like Michael Kopech, Danny Coulombe and Tommy Kahnle. Whether these pitchers are willing to sit out a significant portion of Spring Training in order to get the best deal possible remains to be seen."
Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly was scratched from live batting practice due to mid-back tightness and underwent an MRI, with results expected today and potential implications for his Opening Day start. If Kelly lands on the injured list, rotation decisions will shift, and Brandon Pfaadt, Eduardo Rodriguez and Michael Soroka are competing for the remaining spots. Several notable positional free agents signed minor-league deals, but the pitching market remains quiet, leaving starters and relievers like Lucas Giolito, Zack Littell, Tyler Anderson, Michael Kopech, Danny Coulombe and Tommy Kahnle available. Spring-training games are prompting camp battles as players compete for roster roles and teams remain one or two injuries away from urgent depth additions.
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