Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery threw a 26-pitch bullpen session Tuesday as he works his way back from a minor finger injury he's dealt with since the outset of spring training.

A live batting practice session provides encouragement that Montgomery could be very close to getting back into a game.

D-backs right-hander Merrill Kelly displayed an uptick in velocity Friday afternoon in his first Cactus League appearance of the spring against the Royals. After averaging 92 mph last year with his two and four-seam fastballs,

Arizona Diamondbacks embattled starter Jordan Montgomery threw a "front box" session Saturday at Salt River Fields without incident and said he felt good. Speaking in the clubhouse afterwards he said that he expected to be ready for the start of the season.

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery threw a 26-pitch ... The Diamondbacks have Brandon Pfaadt slated for Thursday and Merrill Kelly Friday. Left-handed pitcher José Castillo ...