OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Fri 7/19/24 4:46 PM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
The Dodgers activated Kelly (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly has been shelved since May 6 due to a strained right shoulder. Prior to the injury, the 36-year-old logged a 4.73 ERA and nine holds across 13.1 innings. Michael Petersen was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City and Jose Hernandez was DFA'd to make room for Kelly on the active and 40-man rosters.
OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Sun 7/7/24 5:52 PM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Kelly (shoulder) isn't expected to return from the 60-day injured list until after the All-Star break, the Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly tossed a pair of scoreless innings in his first two rehab appearances for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday and Friday before rejoining the Dodgers in Los Angeles. He tossed a simulated inning Sunday, but Roberts noted that the right-hander wasn't sharp, as he hit two batters during the outing. Roberts hasn't indicated that Kelly will be shut down, so the 36-year-old will presumably link back up with a minor-league affiliate during the upcoming week to make another rehab appearance or two before the Dodgers entertain his return to the bullpen after the break.
OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Sat 7/6/24 11:49 AM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Kelly (shoulder) tossed one scoreless inning, during which he allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one batter, in a rehab appearance with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly had a bit of trouble finding the strike zone -- seven of his 13 pitches were balls -- and he allowed the first two batters he faced to reach base via a single and a walk. However, the veteran reliever followed with a strikeout before inducing an inning-ending double play to escape without allowing any runs. Kelly has tossed two scoreless frames through two rehab outings with the Single-A Quakes. It's not clear how many more minor-league appearances he'll be asked to make before being activated from the injured list, but there appears to be a good chance that he'll be back in Los Angeles' bullpen before the All-Star break.
OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Tue 7/2/24 1:15 PM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Kelly (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts implied this past weekend that Kelly was unlikely to return before the All-Star break, but this would seem to indicate that he could be a little ahead of schedule. The right-handed reliever has missed nearly two months with a right shoulder strain, so he would figure to require a few rehab appearances before being activated.
OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Sun 6/16/24 3:38 PM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
The Dodgers transferred Kelly (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
As a result of the transaction, Kelly won't be eligible to return to the Dodgers bullpen until the first week of July. The right-hander threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Friday, so he already seems to be making good progress in his recovery from the right shoulder strain that has kept him out of action since May 6. He could be cleared to begin a minor-league rehab assignment later this week or next.
OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Fri 6/14/24 6:51 PM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Kelly (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Friday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Friday's bullpen was Kelly's second this week, marking a significant advancement in his rehab from a right shoulder strain. He's been sidelined since May 6 due to the issue and will almost certainly require a rehab assignment, which could come soon. Prior to the injury, Kelly hadn't allowed a run in 11 of 12 appearances, but he owns a 4.73 ERA on the year.
OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Sun 6/2/24 12:31 PM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Kelly (shoulder) is on a slow program, and his return is not imminent, per MLB.com.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly has been on the injured list since May 6, and he'll likely need a minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining Los Angeles' bullpen given that his absence will almost certainly extend beyond a month. The veteran reliever was recently throwing from 90 feet, but manager Dave Roberts clarified Friday that Kelly isn't close to a return.
OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Mon 5/20/24 7:33 PM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Kelly (shoulder) is set to begin his throwing program Monday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly has been on the 15-day injured list since May 6 with a right shoulder strain, and he will now take the first step toward making his return. The right-hander will likely need to build up his workload and even potentially make a trip to the minors for a rehab assignment. Kelly will receive a timetable for his return, which currently appears to be at least a week away, based on how his shoulder responds to the beginning of his throwing program.
OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Mon 5/6/24 9:27 PM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Kelly has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly fought off a groin issue nearly one week ago, but he'll be shut down for at least the next 15 days after picking up a new injury. The club has yet to comment on the length of Kelly's stay on the IL, however, the right-hander "didn't believe it would keep him out too long," per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports. This move clears a roster spot for Walker Buehler, who is making his season debut Monday night against the Marlins.
OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Sun 5/5/24 3:29 PM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Kelly (groin) pitched a 1-2-3 seventh inning en route to his eighth hold of the season in Friday's 4-3 win over Atlanta in 11 innings.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly tweaked his groin while fielding a grounder in his relief appearance in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Diamondbacks, but a few days off was apparently all he needed to overcome the issue. He returned to action Friday to gather his fourth hold in as many appearances. Though Daniel Hudson is likely first in line for save chances after closer Evan Phillips (hamstring) went on the 15-day injured list Sunday, Kelly should move up a rung in the bullpen hierarchy as well.