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Texas Rangers right-hander Merrill Kelly starts Aug. 13 against the Diamondbacks and his closest teammate, Zac Gallen, 13 days after Kelly was traded.

On top of that, the Rangers sent Arizona three minor league pitchers: LHP Kohl Drake, their closest-ready minor league starter, rising prospect David Hagaman and LHP Mitch Bratt. It’s safe to say the trade for Kelly was a vote of confidence in the team as the Rangers enter the home stretch in a tight playoff race.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly to the Texas Rangers, as confirmed by Arizona Sports John Gambadoro. The return will be three prospect. Kelly joins a team looking to keep pace in the AL West and make a push for the postseason.

On Wednesday, Zac Gallen will face Merrill Kelly in a Texas-sized showdown, a must-see matchup for Diamondbacks fans, Dan Bickley writes.

The Diamondbacks are dealing at the trade deadline, and their latest move sees them part ways with a starting pitcher.

The Arizona Diamondbacks' former long-time veteran starter spoke about seeing his old club for the first time.

The Arizona Diamondbacks wrap up a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, Aug. 10, with RHP Brandon Pfaadt aiming for his team-high 12th win of the season. Then it's on to Arlington, Texas,