After a long journey back from the Injured List, Merrill Kelly is finally set to return with the D-backs.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face the Phillies in a big series finale, and they are doing so while being joined by a familiar face.
Prior to today's game, Kelly was activated from the injured list, with Scott McGough being optioned to AAA Reno, and Humberto Castellanos being DFA'd to clear a 40 man roster spot. More on thatTonight the D-backs have a chance to continue an incredible stretch, having already secured the series split, and potentially able to win an 8th straight series at home with a victory today. This winning streak stretches back to a series split against Atlanta on July 11th.
In limited appearances, Kelly was dominant early this year but has long been hailed as the team's "mainstay," usually putting up the most consistent numbers, and will give the Diamondbacks a chance to take the series today.Sanchez has been a force against left-handed hitters this year, with lefties having only a .553 OPS and .275 OBP on the year.
One potential chip in his armor that the Diamondbacks will need to take advantage of today is Sanchez's Home/Away splits, with the left-hander's ERA jumping from a 2.32 in Philadelphia to a startling 4.78 in away ballparks. His OPS+ against is also at 120 on the road.The Diamondbacks today will be without their MVP candidate in Ketel Marte, after he suffered an ankle injury in last night's game.
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