Kela signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Thursday and was assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

EDGE Analysis

Kela quickly found a new organization after the Diamondbacks released him from his minor-league deal Wednesday. After undergoing Tommy John surgery last May, Kela was out of commission to begin the season before he began a rehab assignment at the Diamondbacks' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate shortly after the All-Star break. The 29-year-old righty eventually settled at Triple-A Reno in early August and turned in a 5.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 11:5 K:BB in nine innings out of the bullpen before being cut loose.

Kela (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kela underwent Tommy John surgery in May of 2021, so he isn't expected to be ready to pitch until sometime in the middle of the 2022 campaign. However, he'll be a strong candidate to join the major-league bullpen once he's healthy. The right-hander has battled injuries in each of the last two seasons but posted a 2.12 ERA and 1.01 WHIP in 29.2 innings across 32 relief appearances with the Pirates in 2019.

The Padres declined their team option on Kela (elbow) on Friday, making him a free agent, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Having undergone Tommy John surgery in May, Kela is unlikely to pitch before the middle of next season. The righty hasn't posted solid numbers since 2019, but a team searching for cheap bullpen help figures to give Kela a shot in 2022.

The Padres transferred Kela (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The transaction opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for outfielder Wil Myers, who was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. Kela has already been ruled out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, so his move to the 60-day IL won't have any bearing on his timeline to rejoin the Padres.

Kela underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kela suffered a forearm injury May 8 and recently had a second opinion that recommended surgery. The right-hander will now miss the remainder of the season and will likely be sidelined to begin the 2022 campaign. Kela only made three relief appearances in 2020 due to a forearm injury and made 12 appearances for the Padres in 2021. The 28-year-old was playing on an expiring deal, but he'll be on the books for 2022 and earn a salary of $800,000 after his option vested due to the injury, according to Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Kela will travel to Texas on Monday to receive a second opinion on his injured right arm, the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kela went on the 10-day injured list May 8 due to what was deemed a strained right forearm. He doesn't appear to be anywhere close to making a return, and the decision to seek a second opinion on the injury makes for an ominous outlook. Manager Jayce Tingler stated Sunday that the team will provide an update on Kela following the results of the second opinion, per 97.3 The Fan.

Kela was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right forearm Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Forearm issues are sometimes the first sign of a very serious injury for a pitcher, but it's not yet clear if that's the case for Kela. He'll be unavailable for at least 10 days, with Miguel Diaz getting called up to join the bullpen in a corresponding move.

Kela exited Friday's game against the Giants due to forearm tightness, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kela faced just one batter and gave up a solo home run prior to his removal Friday. Whether the right-hander will require a trip to the injured list remains to be seen.

Kela left Friday's game against the Giants in the bottom of the seventh inning with an apparent injury, Bob Scanlan of Bally Sports San Diego reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kela allowed a go-ahead home run to lead off the bottom of the seventh inning, and he was immediately removed from a game with an injury. The nature and severity of the issue aren't yet known.

Kela (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old landed on the injured list April 22 with tightness in his right shoulder, but he'll rejoin the Friars after spending the 10-day minimum on the shelf. Kela allowed one earned run over his first 7.2 innings of the season before surrendering three runs in his final appearance before landing on the injured list.