Kelly (groin) tossed one scoreless inning of relief for short-season Lowell on Wednesday, walking one and striking out one.

EDGE Analysis

Thus begins Kelly's transition to reliever for the Red Sox, who feel he can be a power arm in the late innings. He's scheduled to appear in another game this weekend for the Spinners, before reporting to Triple-A Pawtucket. The potential to be activated and added to Boston's roster after the All-Star game is a possibility.