One of the Arizona Diamondbacks' top targets has reportedly disclosed a list of teams he would prefer not to join next season, and surprisingly, the New York Yankees are among them.

After a few months away from the Diamondbacks, Merrill Kelly will return to the team in 2026. Kelly will reportedly rejoin the team on a two-year deal after a strong run in Arizona and an uneven one with the Texas Rangers.

Veteran starting pitcher Merrill Kelly has agreed to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $40 million, two-year deal, according to a person familiar with the move.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are reuniting with right-hander Merrill Kelly, who agreed to terms with the club on a two-year, $40 million deal, a source confirmed on Sunday, Dec. 14.

After being dealt from Arizona to Texas at last year's trade deadline, RHP Merrill Kelly returns to the desert on a two-year, $40 million deal.

Veteran starting pitcher Merrill Kelly agreed Sunday to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $40 million deal.

Rangers sign free agent catcher from Diamondbacks originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Texas Rangers have already signed one catcher this offseason in the form of Danny Jansen. They look set to add another, Jose Herrera.

While the Arizona Diamondbacks have been busy signing free-agent pitchers, they just let one go who was once a huge prospect.

After signing right-hander Michael Soroka to a one-year, $7.5 million deal, the Arizona Diamondbacks are still in need of rotation help.