The Texas Rangers have acquired veteran right-handed starting pitcher Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team announced Thursday. The Diamondbacks receive minor-leag

The Texas Rangers have acquired right-hander Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Thursday's move gives the Rangers a veteran starter with postseason experience.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks as Diamondbacks GM Explains Merrill Kelly Trade. On Thursday, the Arizona Diamondbacks' roster incurred heavy casualties as they sold off multiple key members of their roster at the July 31 Trade Deadline.