Manager John Farrell said that Kelly (illness) wouldn't be an option out of the bullpen for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kelly was back with the team Sunday morning and seems to have mostly recovered from the flu, but it looks like the Red Sox want to give him some additional time off to regain stamina. With another day off to recover, the right-hander could be available to pitch in the series finale Monday.