Arizona RHP Merrill Kelly is likely to start the final.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/3/20/23648032/us-routs-cuba-14-2-to-reach-world-baseball-classic-final

Insisted Merrill Kelly, “I wouldn't change anything for my journey, ever.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/candaceoehler/2023/08/11/keeping-the-professional-baseball-dream-alive/

Merrill Kelly is likely to start for the United States.

Source: https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/03/20/world-baseball-classic-japan-rallies-to-beat-mexico-reach-final/

Merrill Kelly pitched three-hit ball over seven innings and Ketel Marte extended his postseason hitting streak to a record 18 games as the Diamondbacks won 9-1.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/10/28/23936840/diamondbacks-rout-rangers-to-even-world-series

The 24-year-old turned on an 0-2 fastball from Merrill Kelly, hitting it into the left-center stands, just out of the reach of a leaping Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2023/04/tatis-homers-padres-rally-for-5-3-win-over-diamondbacks/