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

Arizona picked up three minor league arms in return for a starter sporting a 9-6 record and a 3.22 ERA this year.

The Rangers sport one of the best rotations in the league, led by multi-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom, who has a 2.55 ERA in 21 starts. Behind deGrom is Nathan Eovaldi, who leads the rotation with a 1.49 ERA in 18 starts and completes a dominant top two in the rotation.