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

The Texas Rangers have acquired right-hander Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Thursday's move gives the Rangers a veteran starter with postseason experience.

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.