Kelley picked up the save against the Angels on Friday, allowing one hit and striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.

EDGE Analysis

Kelley got it done once again, keeping the Angels quiet to pick up his fifth save of the season. The right-hander, who has stepped in while Jose Leclerc has worked on his mechanics, has a 1.59 ERA and 0.82 WHIP in 17 innings.

Kelley earned his fourth save Wednesday, giving up a hit and a walk while striking out two over one inning in a 2-1 win over the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Kelley made it interesting, putting two men on with one out before striking out the final two batters and nailed down his second save in as many games. Jose Leclerc, the closer Kelley replaced, has pitched well of late, striking out 16 and walking four with one run allowed over his last nine innings. Kelley's time as the primary closer could end soon.

Kelley gave up one run on one hit in the ninth inning Tuesday to record his third save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Omar Narvaez did his best to spoil Kelley's return from the IL with a solo homer, but the right-hander was still able to get the job done. Jose Leclerc worked a scoreless eighth inning in front of Kelley, however, and it seems only a matter of time until they switch roles again and Leclerc reclaims closer duties.

Kelley (neck) was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Jose Leclerc is trending in the right direction (1.13 ERA, 0.63 WHIP, 15 strikeouts in last eight innings), so Kelley may have lost his window to lock up the closer role due to this neck/throat issue. He may be called upon if a save opportunity were to arise Tuesday, but Leclerc and Chris Martin are also in the mix.

General manager Jon Daniels said Kelley (neck) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kelley has been cleared to rejoin the Rangers after getting through a 15-pitch simulated game over the weekend with no issues. Assuming he's activated ahead of Tuesday's game, the veteran right-hander will have spent just 12 days on the shelf. Kelley should factor into the Rangers' closer picture upon his return (alongside Chris Martin), though Jose Leclerc is reportedly close to reclaiming ninth-inning duties, so Kelley's time as closer could be short-lived. Prior to landing on the IL, Kelley was 2-for-3 in save chances with a 1.29 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 12:1 K:BB in 14 innings.

Kelley (neck) tossed a 15-pitch simulated game Sunday and could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kelley was cleared to resume baseball activities after he had two lumps on his throat that had been causing an infection surgically removed Thursday. The right-hander has felt good physically since resuming mound work, though he continues to await test results on the lumps as he looks for confirmation that he won't face any health complications moving forward. Chris Martin has picked up a save while Kelley has been sidelined, but both pitchers should be included in the Rangers' closing picture once Kelley is activated.

Manager Chris Woodward said it will be unlikely for Kelley (infection) to be activated before Tuesday or Wednesday, Tim Cowlishaw of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kelley, who underwent a procedure to remove lumps in his throat Thursday, can be activated anytime, but Woodward plans to exercise caution. The pitcher threw a bullpen session Saturday and said he felt good enough to go by Monday. "There's a lot of uncertainty there," Woodward said. "His mind is a little more at ease. I just want to make sure he's mentally OK to get out there. If that means Tuesday or Wednesday, what difference does it make?"

Kelley underwent surgery to remove lumps from his vocal cords Thursday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kelley has been on the injured list with what had been termed an infection, but the issue apparently required a surgical procedure. He hopes to be activated Monday.

Rangers manager Chris Woodward said Kelley (infection) is still a couple of days away before he is ready to be activated, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kelley, who was eligible to be removed from the 10-day injured list Thursday, has been throwing on the side regularly, which suggests a rehab assignment may not be required.

Kelley (infection) returned to the Rangers and threw a bullpen session Saturday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kelley was pleased with the results of his throwing session and believes his stay on the injured list will the minimum 10 games. Should he receive medical clearance, Kelly will be eligible to return from the IL on Thursday. He added that he's been throwing regularly while away from the team and should not require a rehab assignment.