Merrill Kelly projection

Merrill Kelly (RHP, AZ) projects to strike out 20.5% of batters, walk or hit 9.0% and allow home runs to 3.30%, working about 5.2 innings per start.

2026 season: 12 starts, 162 innings, 113 strikeouts, 72 walks + HBP, 28 home runs.

2025 Statcast: xwOBA allowed 0.316, CSW 26.58%.