Merrill Kelly Exits Early With Recurring Leg Cramps
The Arizona Diamondbacks starter was pulled in the sixth inning Friday after cramping in his right leg, a problem that has now surfaced four seasons in a row.
Merrill Kelly signaled to the dugout with two outs in the sixth inning and was removed from his start against the Dodgers. The team confirmed the exit was caused by cramping in Kelly's right leg. This marks the fourth consecutive season Kelly has dealt with the same cramping issue. His availability for future starts is uncertain until the team provides an update.
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