Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly (hamstring) isn't available on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants after injuring his hamstring on Sunday, according to manager Dave Roberts. However, the Dodgers are hopeful that Kelly will be ready to go on Wednesday. The veteran right-hander is a key component in a setup role in the Dodgers bullpen, so the good news is that his injury doesn't look like it will send him to the injured list. Kelly has one save on the year to go along with a ...

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly (hamstring) injured his hamstring while fielding a ground ball in the ninth inning and will be re-evaluated on Monday, according to J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group. Kelly suffered the injury on the first play of the ninth inning, but was able to finish out the frame to earn his first save of the year. He's been a solid reliever this year in SV/HLD formats, going 2-0 with seven holds, a 3.46 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 27.7 percent ...

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly (shoulder) has been activated by the team. In November, the righty had surgery to address a right shoulder cyst and is a welcome addition to a rotation that has been plagued by injuries this season. Kelly had a 1.80 ERA throughout 12 regular-season appearances in 2020. However, outside of holds and strikeouts, he doesn't offer much else.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly (undisclosed) could be getting close to making his season debut after being out since the start of spring training with an undisclosed injury. Kelly has spent the last few weeks at the alternate training site and has made about four appearances. The right-hander is scheduled to toss another inning on Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. The skipper said it's possible that Kelly could be an option on the team's next road trip in Milwaukee ...

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Joe Kelly (shoulder) remains engaged in a throwing program, but he is reportedly not close to returning to game action, which shrouds his availability for Opening Day in doubt. Kelly battled right shoulder inflammation (which landed him on the IL) last year, although he finished the year with just three earned runs allowed, including the postseason. Kenley Jansen remains the lead closer candidate in the LA bullpen, but an absence from Kelly would ...

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcherJoe Kelly will start Wednesdays contest against Oakland in place of southpaw Julio Urias, who was scratched prior to first pitch, but Urias will ultimately toss the bulk of innings. Kelly has yet to allow a run in 10 appearances this season, having held opposing batters to a .192 average across eight innings with seven strikeouts. The move to utilize Kelly as an opener will allow Urias to handle the majority of the middle innings in an attempt to limit him...

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitchers Pedro Baez(groin) and Joe Kelly(shoulder) are both approaching a return to the clubs bullpen as they work their way back with live bullpen sessions. Baez is slated to throw a bullpen Thursday, with Kelly having thrown one Tuesday. Both are on track to face hitters prior to their activation, which should allow them to seamlessly slot back into their roles in the Dodgers relief corps among activation. Baez owns a 3.97 ERA across 11 appearances, while Kelly...

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly has had his suspension reduced from eight to five games following his appeal. This suspension stems from an incident with the Houston Astros back on July 28. The 32-year-old is currently sidelined with shoulder inflammation, so he will have to serve his time once he is back healthy. Kelly has had a strong start to the season for the Dodgers, having not allowed a run through seven appearances. Alas, he only has legitimate value in leagues that track holds ...

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Joe Kelly has been handed down an eight-game suspension stemming from an incident during Tuesday's contest against the Houston Astros. Kelly denied that he had intentionally thrown pitches at Alex Bregman and Carlos Correa of the Astros, in addition to having gotten into a verbal altercation with Correa following his appearance that led to both benches clearing. In the shortened 2020 season, the eight-game suspension is immense, leveling the Dodgers ...

The trade deadline approaches and bullpen speculation is running rampant, with the battle for saves likely deciding which spot on the podium you'll stand on. [...]