Kelly picked up the save Sunday against the Royals. He struck out two over one perfect inning.

EDGE Analysis

Kelly was handed the ball by manager Pedro Grifol for the ninth inning Sunday with Kendall Graveman getting the night off after pitching an inning each of the last two days. Though Kelly blew his only other save opportunity, he has remained a high-leverage arm for the White Sox but likely won't receive enough save opportunities to warrant fantasy consideration, especially once Liam Hendriks (illness) returns from the 15-day injured list.

Kelly was reinstated from the paternity list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Kelly will be back with the White Sox after he missed the team's series with the Twins. He'll return to his role as a late-inning option for Chicago while Sammy Peralta was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte to make room for Kelly on the major-league roster.

Kelly was placed on the paternity list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kelly will miss at least a portion of Chicago's three-game series with the Twins as he welcomes a new addition to his growing family. The veteran setup man has surrendered four earned runs in 4.2 innings (five appearances) this season out of the White Sox bullpen. He was out for part of April due to a right groin strain.

The White Sox reinstated Kelly (groin) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Kelly was cleared to return after a minimum-length stay on the shelf due to the right groin strain and didn't require a minor-league rehab assignment beforehand. With the White Sox apparently coming away satisfied with his health following side sessions and pitching in live batting practice, Kelly should be available as a late-inning option for Monday's series opener in Toronto.

Kelly (groin) threw a bullpen session Monday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's the first time Kelly has thrown from the bump since he landed on the injured list a little over a week ago with a right groin strain. Seemingly, he should be ready to go around the time he's first eligible for activation.

The White Sox placed Kelly on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain.

EDGE Analysis

Chicago called up Keynan Middleton from Triple-A Charlotte to fill Kelly's spot in the bullpen. Kelly had taken a loss, gathered a hold and given up three earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out three across 2.2 innings in his three relief appearances on the season before the groin injury cropped up.

Kelly pitched well in the Cactus League with a 2.25 ERA over eight innings of work in eight appearances.

EDGE Analysis

Kelly did allow eight hits, but he issued just one walk against seven strikeouts while not allowing a homer. The right-hander struggled mightily in his time with the White Sox in 2022 with a 6.08 ERA in 43 appearances with a 53;23 K:BB, but the 34-year-old has made a habit of bouncing back from poor campaigns with positive ones the following year. Kelly will likely work in a setup role, but he could see some save opportunities with the White Sox having no set stopper to begin the season.

Kelly was reinstated from the family medical leave list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Kelly had been away from the team since Sunday. His return will push Tanner Banks back to the minors. Kelly hasn't given up a run in any of his last five appearances, but that's only served to bring his ERA down to 6.42.

Kelly was placed on the family medical leave list Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Tanner Banks will take Kelly's place in the bullpen in advance of Sunday's bullpen game against the Tigers. Kelly has a five-appearance scoreless streak with nine strikeouts in his last 4.2 innings.

Kelly will start Friday's game against the Twins, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kelly has surrendered eight runs over his past six outings but will be called upon to open Friday's contest. Davis Martin, who was previously expected to start Friday, is likely to follow Kelly as the primary pitcher, though Chicago hasn't officially announced its pitching plans.