Joe Kelly Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 1" / 174 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 6/9/1988 (35)
- Experience
- 12
- College
- UC Riverside
Joe Kelly Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Joe Kelly News
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Joe Kelly (shoulder) started a throwing program on Monday. Kelly has resumed throwing after being put on the 15-day injured list on May 6 with a right-shoulder strain. Even though the 35-year-old veteran will likely require a minor-league rehab assignment before returning to the Dodgers' bullpen, it should be a short one, barring a setback with his shoulder. Kelly isn't really a candidate for saves in LA -- he has just seven in his 13-year MLB career -- but he's a valuable right-handed setup man in the Dodgers' bullpen when he's healthy and could have some appeal in deep holds leagues. Before his shoulder injury, Kelly had allowed eight runs (seven earned) on 13 hits while walking five and striking out 14 in 13 1/3 relief innings.
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-hander Joe Kelly (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a "right posterior shoulder strain." The move cleared a spot for right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) to be activated from the IL. Kelly doesn't think the injury will keep him out for long, but that doesn't mean he will be ready to return once his stay on the 15-day IL is up. The 35-year-old reliever also dealt with a groin injury recently. The Dodgers' bullpen has taken a hit in recent days with both Kelly and closer Evan Phillips (hamstring) going on the shelf. With Phillips out, expect the Dodgers to move to a closer-by-committee, with players such as Daniel Hudson, Blake Treinen and Alex Vesia being candidates for save opportunities. Kelly has a 4.73 ERA and 1.35 WHIP with five walks and 14 K's in 13 1/3 relief innings so far in 2024.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly could be asked to pitch in a higher leverage role for a few weeks. The organization recently placed closer Evan Phillips (hamstring) on the injured list. It sounds like the timetable for Phillips is around two weeks, so the Dodgers will need someone to step up for a few weeks. Daniel Hudson and Blake Treinen figure to be the primary options, but Kelly should be in the mix too. Fantasy managers might want to wait and see how the Dodgers play this situation before grabbing one of these relievers.
Batting Order
1 | Mookie Betts |
2 | Shohei Ohtani |
3 | Freddie Freeman |
4 | Will Smith |
5 | Teoscar Hernández |
6 | Andy Pages |
7 | Jason Heyward |
8 | Enrique Hernández |
9 | Miguel Rojas |
Joe Kelly Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Mookie Betts |
2 | Shohei Ohtani |
3 | Freddie Freeman |
4 | Will Smith |
5 | Teoscar Hernández |
6 | Andy Pages |
7 | Jason Heyward |
8 | Enrique Hernández |
9 | Miguel Rojas |