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.

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.

The Rangers sent left-handed pitcher Kohl Drake and right-hander David Hagaman, who are MLB.com’s No. 5 and No. 13 prospects in Texas’ farm system, to Arizona in exchange for Kelly, per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal.