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

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/rangers as Rangers Pay High Price to Acquire Merrill Kelly, Add Starting Pitching Depth. The Texas Rangers just added a veteran to their starting rotation in Merrill Kelly — but they had to give up a lot to get him.

The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, adding a veteran starter with postseason experience to fortify their rotation at the trade deadline. The D-backs received three minor league pitchers: left-handers Kohl Drake and Mitch Bratt and right-hander David Hagaman.