D’Backs Exercise Option On Kelly, Decline Option On McGough

Diamondbacks Pick Up Merrill Kelly’s Option, Joc Pederson Declines His
The D-backs exercised their one-year, $7 million option on right-hander Merrill Kelly, a move that was considered a foregone conclusion. Joc Pederson chose free agency.
Diamondbacks get mixed bag of Joc Pederson, Merrill Kelly contract updates
The Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves with an interesting update about Joc Pederson and Merrill Kelly’s contract situations. Pederson has declined his end of a mutual option, source tells ESPN, according to Jesse Rogers.
D’Backs Exercise Option On Kelly, Decline Option On McGough; Pederson Declines Mutual Option
The Diamondbacks will be exercising their $7MM club option on Merrill Kelly for the 2025 season, according to Nick Piecoro
Report: Diamondbacks accept Merrill Kelly’s $7 million club option
The Arizona Diamondbacks picked up their club option for Merrill Kelly to return in 2025, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported on Saturday.
Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly: D-backs pick up option
After missing a four-month chunk of the season due to a shoulder injury, Kelly finished 2024 with a 4.03 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 73.2 innings over 13 starts. Hopeful for a bounce-back campaign in 2025, the D-backs will keep the 36-year-old righty around to bolster a pitching staff that ranked 27th in the majors with a 4.62 ERA.
Joc Pederson declines '25 option with Diamondbacks, source says
Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Joc Pederson has declined his mutual option for the 2025 season and will be a free agent, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers on Saturday. Pederson, 32, hit .275 with 23 home runs and 64 RBIs in 2024,
Lefty masher Pederson declines option with D-backs after solid season (report)
D-backs designated hitter Joc Pederson has declined his part of a mutual option for 2025 and will become a free agent, according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers. The team has not confirmed the move. Pederson,
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Merrill Kelly Staying In Arizona
The Arizona Diamondbacks exercised their 2025 club option on starting pitcher Merrill Kelly, according to Jon Heyman of the ...
Report: Montgomery exercises $22.5M option with Diamondbacks, Pederson opts out
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Free Agency Leaves Huge Holes in Diamondbacks' Lineup
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Merrill Kelly Must Carry Forward D-backs' Momentum
With a 4-0 record this season, Merrill Kelly has not lost a game yet in 2024, and he'll look to extend that streak Saturday afternoon. Kelly got back into the swing of things rather quickly.
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Montgomery exercises $22.5M option with D-backs, Pederson opts out
Left-hander Jordan Montgomery exercised his $22.5 million option with the Arizona Diamondbacks while the team exercised ...
Montgomery exercises $22.5M option with D-backs, Pederson opts out, AP source says
PHOENIX -- Left-hander Jordan Montgomery exercised his $22.5 million option with the Arizona Diamondbacks while the team ...