Diamondbacks struggle with Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly in 2026 season

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Last updated May 31, 2026

Diamondbacks struggle with Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly in 2026 season

Summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks hold a 31-26 record as of May 31, 2026, positioning them 5.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West. Despite the positive team standing, veteran pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly have underperformed significantly, both posting ERAs above 5.00. Gallen's struggles are particularly concerning, as he has a 7.04 ERA in his last six starts this May. The team has invested nearly $40 million in both pitchers for this season, prompting concerns as they seek improved performances moving forward.

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•Diamondbacks are 31-26 and own a Wild Card spot as of May 31, 2026.
•Zac Gallen has a 5.16 ERA and has struggled lately with a 7.04 ERA in May.
•Merrill Kelly has a 5.25 ERA but has shown improvement recently with a 3.51 ERA in May.
•Both pitchers' underperformance is concerning given their combined $40 million salary for the season.
•The team hopes Kelly's recent form continues while Gallen recovers.

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