OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Mon 4/8/19 11:04 PM

Kelly got the loss and another blown save in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals, giving up one earned run on two hits in his one inning of work. He walked one and didn't log a strikeout.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly's nightmare start to the 2019 campaign continued in this contest, as he was saddled with the loss and his third blown save in five appearances after giving up a game-tying RBI single to Jose Martinez. He simply hasn't been able to get on track to start the season, as he's now given up 12 hits and nine earned runs in just six innings.

OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Sun 4/7/19 7:21 PM

Kelly (wrist) is available out of the bullpen Sunday against Colorado, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Although Kelly's imaging results came back negative, a lack of news following Saturday morning's re-evaluation was concerning. Despite this, the Dodgers have cleared him to pitch in the series finale after being struck by a comebacker in Friday's contest.

OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Fri 4/5/19 9:26 PM1 Comment

Kelly's X-rays on his right wrist came back negative, and he'll test the wrist prior to Saturday's game against Colorado to determine his availability, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Initial indications are positive for the Dodgers' top reliever, although he'll be re-evaluated Saturday to determine his status moving forward.

OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Fri 4/5/19 7:57 PM

Kelly was removed from Friday's game against the Rockies after knocking down a comebacker, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. He retired one batter prior to exiting.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly didn't appear to injure his pitching hand on the play, as the ball looked to glance off his glove. Upon further examination, the Dodgers' training staff decided it was best to take him out of the ballgame. Kelly will be considered day-to-day until the details surrounding his injury are revealed.

OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Tue 4/2/19 2:50 AM

Kelly took the loss and blew the save against the Giants on Monday, giving up four earned runs on four hits in his 1.2 innings, with two strikeouts and no walks in the Dodgers' 4-2 defeat.
EDGE Analysis
It was another rough go for the right-hander, who allowed a home run to Brandon Belt on his first pitch before eventually getting saddled with his second blown save of the season, and wasting a stellar outing from starter Julio Urias. It's been an inauspicious start to the 2019 campaign for Kelly, who was given a three-year, $25 million contract by the Dodgers over the offseason.

OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Sun 3/17/19 2:04 PM

Kelly recorded three strikeouts and did not allow a baserunner over one inning during Saturday's spring game against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly was previously dealing with a back issue but looked fully ready for the regular season Saturday. According to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register, the 30-year-old will throw a bullpen session Sunday as he ramps up his workload in preparation for the regular season.

OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Fri 3/8/19 5:09 PM

Kelly (back) is throwing off a mound Friday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly was scratched from Wednesday's scheduled appearance due to back tightness, but his quick return to mound work suggest it's not a major issue. The 30-year-old expects to return to throwing on consecutive days next week as his status for Opening Day doesn't appear in imminent danger.

OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Thu 3/7/19 8:29 PM

Kelly was scratched from his scheduled appearance Wednesday due to back tightness, Bill Shaikin of the LA Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly's back issue isn't expected to sideline him for long, and Los Angeles is optimistic he'll be able to throw again within the next few days. He doesn't appear to be in any danger of missing Opening Day at this point, but he'll be worth keeping an eye on until deemed healthy.

OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Thu 12/13/18 3:37 AM

Kelly agreed to a three-year, $25 million contract with the Dodgers early Thursday morning, Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bouncing back from a brutal month of September, Kelly posted a 0.79 ERA in the postseason with four scoreless innings in the World Series. He will leave Boston and join the team he helped beat in that World Series, likely slotting right in front of Kenley Jansen as the team's top right-handed setup option. Kelly averaged over 98 mph on his fastball last season and had the second-best strikeout rate of his career.

OUTJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Fri 9/14/18 6:38 AM

Kelly allowed one run on one hit, one walk and two hit batsmen without retiring a batter in the eighth inning of Thursday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
This was Kelly's second eighth-inning flameout in the last three appearances. He entered with two outs and none on, then proceeded to let Toronto tie up the game while permitting batters to reach base safely in every conceivable way (hit, walk, HBP). The eighth inning is Boston's most glaring weakness entering the postseason.