Joe Kelly RP FA Wed 9/18/13 12:01 PM
Joe Kelly
RP FA
Joe Kelly left Tuesday's start against the Rockies after five innings due to right calf tightness.
Kelly tossed five scoreless innings before exiting, lowering his ERA to 2.74 for the season. It's not a major concern, but the Cardinals didn't want to take any chances with a big lead. "We went out and talked to him and he said he feels it and felt it all game, but nothing different," said Cardinals manager Mike Matheny. "Once he got through the fifth, having a reasonable pitch count to get him out, try and save it a little bit." It sounds like he'll be fine for his next start.