OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Mon 3/1/21 12:47 AM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Kelly resumed his throwing program at Dodgers camp Sunday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly left camp Friday after falling under the weather, but he returned Sunday and was able to resume throwing. He has had a slow start this spring as a result of shoulder soreness, but the right-hander should have ample time to ramp up before Opening Day.
OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Thu 2/25/21 2:56 PM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Kelly (shoulder) threw an unspecified number of pitches off a mound Thursday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly had thrown from 90 feet over the past two days, and he progressed to mound work Thursday. The right-hander missed the start of camp due to shoulder soreness, but he appears to be ramping up his throwing program ahead of Cactus League play. Barring any setbacks, Kelly could certainly have enough time to prepare to pitch by the start of the regular season.
OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Thu 2/25/21 1:19 AM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Kelly (shoulder) has thrown from 90 feet on consecutive days, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly appears to be rounding into shape after being shelved at the start of camp due to shoulder soreness. The veteran suffered from the same issue last season, and it's unclear whether the Dodgers are simply being careful with him or if there remains some carryover into the start of spring. With plenty of time to go until Opening Day, however, there's a strong chance that Kelly will be ready to pitch by the start of the campaign.
OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Thu 2/18/21 7:34 PM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Manager Dave Roberts stated that Kelly is not yet ready to throw bullpen sessions due to soreness, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Roberts didn't give any specific details related to the soreness, but instead said that Kelly is "still coming back" and "not quite there yet." Given the timing of the issue, it doesn't appear that there should be any concern for Kelly's status to start the regular season. While Kenley Jansen will start the season locked in the closer role, Kelly should fill high a high-leverage role in the Dodgers' bullpen.
OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Thu 10/8/20 2:08 AM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Kelly recorded the save by recording the final out of Wednesday's Game 2 against the Padres. He walked two batters.
EDGE Analysis
Closer Kenley Jansen surrendered two runs and was pulled with the tying run on second base, leaving Kelly to face Fernando Tatis and Manny Machado. Kelly walked both batters but was able to induce a groundout from Eric Hosmer to end the game. It was the right-hander's first outing of the postseason and his first game action since Sept. 26, but he was able to get the job done against San Diego's best bats.
OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Wed 9/23/20 5:52 PM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Kelly will start Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly pitched one-third of an inning as a reliever Tuesday, and he'll step in on short notice to start in place of Julio Urias, who was scratched from his scheduled start for an undisclosed reason. Kelly hasn't pitched more than one inning in any of his appearances this season, but he still hasn't given up a run.
OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Fri 9/18/20 1:00 PM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Kelly retired the only batter he faced in Thursday's win over Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
After being held out of action for over five weeks due to a shoulder injury and the serving of a five-game suspension, Kelly was asked to face only one batter -- pinch hitter Ryan McMahon -- in the seventh inning Thursday. McMahon made Kelly work in the eight-pitch at-bat, but the reliever ultimately proved successful by inducing a groundout. Kelly has hurled only 6.2 innings overall this season and figures to be eased back into action as the Dodgers prepare for the postseason.
OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Wed 9/16/20 1:21 PM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Kelly has completed his five-game suspension and will be active for Wednesday's game against the Padres, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly was hit with the ban (which was initially set to be eight games before being reduced upon appeal) for throwing near the heads of a pair of Astros hitters back in late July. The punishment was delayed for quite some time, first during the appeals process and then while Kelly spent a month on the shelf with shoulder inflammation. He's finally ready to go and should be able to make a handful of appearances for the Dodgers down the stretch.
OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Thu 9/10/20 8:04 PM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Kelly (shoulder) was activated from the injured list Thursday and will begin to serve his five-game suspension.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly had been on the injured list with shoulder inflammation since Aug. 10. The reliever will now serve his five game suspension that he received for his role in the altercation with the Astros on Jul. 28. He will return to the Dodgers' bullpen Aug. 16.
OUTJoe Kelly RP LAD Wed 9/9/20 6:52 PM
OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Kelly (shoulder) demonstrated "really good command" during his pitching session Tuesday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly's command was an issue the last time he pitched to live hitters, so Tuesday's success is an encouraging sign that the right-hander is rounding back into form. He is scheduled to throw again Thursday and could be activated soon thereafter, though he'll need to serve his five-game suspension before he is eligible to return to game action.