On top of that, the Rangers sent Arizona three minor league pitchers: LHP Kohl Drake, their closest-ready minor league starter, rising prospect David Hagaman and LHP Mitch Bratt. It’s safe to say the trade for Kelly was a vote of confidence in the team as the Rangers enter the home stretch in a tight playoff race.

Texas’ postseason hopes are slipping away after a brutal stretch of losses, a broken offense, and dwindling odds.

Texas Rangers right-hander Merrill Kelly starts Aug. 13 against the Diamondbacks and his closest teammate, Zac Gallen, 13 days after Kelly was traded.

Kelly won’t have to wait long to redeem his rocky home start — he’s slated to face his former team in his next outing.

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