As Merrill Kelly gets set to make his second start in a Texas Rangers' uniform on Friday at Globe Life Field, his addition to the starting rotation couldn't come at a better time.
While the pitching staff is having one of the best seasons in franchise history, it is also suffering from massive fatigue, whether confirmed or not. Jacob deGrom, who's resurgence has been breathe-taking has faltered over his last two starts and rookie Jack Leiter has eclipsed his career-innings pitched in season.
Even with Nathan Eovadli bolstering an amazing 10-3 record and 1.39 ERA in 111 innings this season, he still had to miss some time earlier this year due to elbow inflammation.