Joe Kelly - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis... rotoballer.com Mon 5/6/24 11:53 AM
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-14+ Team Leagues / NL-Only LeaguesROSTERED IN: 3% of LeaguesANALYSIS:Los Angeles Dodgers closer Evan Phillips (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a Grade 1 hamstring injury. Although Phillips is expected to remain sidelined only for a minimum stint, several save opportunities will now be given to other members of the bullpen for the time being,For those chasing saves Joe Kelly is worth adding in deeper 12-14+ team leagues and NL-only leagues, ...
Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups Week 19 (2023) rotoballer.com Sun 7/30/23 9:00 AM
The most exciting week of the baseball season is here as the trade deadline is quickly approaching on August 1. Some trades have already commenced, most notably Max Scherzer to the Rangers, Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly to the Dodgers, and Lucas Giolito to the Angels. Many more are sure to come to fruition in the next few days.For now, let's take a look at another installment of some first and third-base waiver wire adds. There aren't many new names this week -- a lot of returners who have remained ...
Joe Kelly Earns First Save Sunday rotoballer.com Mon 5/22/23 2:53 AM
Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Joe Kelly notched his first save of the season on Sunday, securing a 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. With Kendall Graveman working two days in a row, Kelly became to go-to option when a save situation arose in this one. He did a good job with the opportunity, setting down the Royals in order while striking out a pair. The 34-year-old is turning back the clock this year, posting a 2.70 ERA and 0.60 WHIP with 19 strikeouts over 13 IP. He hasn't allowed...
Joe Kelly Placed On Paternity List rotoballer.com Tue 5/2/23 2:21 PM
Chicago White Sox pitcher Joe Kelly has been placed on the paternity list as part of a flurry of roster moves on the south side. It has been a tough start to the season for the right-hander but better times should be on the horizon. While Kelly owns a 7.71 ERA in just 4 2/3 innings of work, he also sports a 2.93 xERA, 3.82 FIP, 2.45 SIERA, and a hefty 28.6% K-BB%. He's missed a good chunk of the season so far with a groin injury and was recently brought off the 15-day injured list. In addition ...
Joe Kelly Placed On 15-Day Injured List Monday rotoballer.com Tue 4/11/23 12:07 AM
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly (groin) was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain. The move was made retroactive to April 9. Kelly has made three appearances this season, going 0-1 with a bloated 10.13 ERA. Pitcher Keynan Middleton's contract was selected from Triple-A Charlotte and right-hander Jonathan Stiever was outrighted to Charlotte in corresponding moves. It looks like Reynaldo Lopez is the team's first choice for save opportunities for now, so...
White Sox Won't Use Traditional Closer rotoballer.com Mon 2/27/23 7:43 PM
Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said on Monday that the organization doesn't plan to use a set closer to begin the season. The team is still without right-hander Liam Hendriks who continues to undergo treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The organization doesn't have a timetable for his return, but hopefully he'll be able to pitch at some point. Until then, it sounds like the White Sox plan to go closer-by-committee. The primary candidates are Kendall Graveman, Joe Kelly, and Aaron ...
Joe Kelly Exits Thursday's Game Early rotoballer.com Thu 8/11/22 10:21 PM
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly (head) exited Thursday's game against the Kansas Royals early due to lightheadedness. He will undergo further evaluation and is considered day-to-day. The 34-year-old allowed two runs on one hit and one walk across a 1/3 of an inning before leaving. Kelly owns a 5.84 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, and 33 strikeouts over 24 2/3 innings in 2022. Jake Diekman and Reynaldo Lopez will see more setup opportunities with Kelly sidelined. Diekman and Lopez are speculative ...
Joe Kelly Earns Shaky First Save Of Season Monday rotoballer.com Tue 6/21/22 12:24 AM
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly picked up his first save of the season in Monday's 8-7 win over the Blue Jays. Kelly came in to pitch the ninth inning up by three. He struck the first hitter out, but then allowed a single and a two-run home run before getting the final two outs on ground outs. It was the White Sox's first save opportunity since closer Liam Hendriks (forearm) was placed on the injured list, and it is interesting that Kendall Graveman pitched the eighth inning. ...
Joe Kelly Placed On 15-Day Injured List rotoballer.com Thu 5/26/22 4:07 PM
The Chicago White Sox placed relief pitcher Joe Kelly (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday due to a left hamstring strain. The 33-year-old veteran suffered the injury during Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. He threw seven pitches and recorded two strikeouts before exiting the game. Despite having an ugly 9.53 ERA and 2.47 WHIP on the year, Kelly has tallied six holds over seven appearances, all of which have come this month.
Joe Kelly Exits With Hamstring Tightness On Wednesday rotoballer.com Thu 5/26/22 9:12 AM
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly (hamstring) was removed from Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox due to left hamstring tightness. He entered the game in the eighth inning and struck out each of the two batters he faced on a total of seven pitches before exiting. He is set to be reevaluated Thursday morning. The 33-year-old made his season debut on May 9 and had a few bumpy outings out of the gate. However, he's settled in over the past few weeks and he's now pitched 3 2/3 ...