15DJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Wed 9/6/23 5:19 PM

Kelly (forearm) is on track to be activated from the 15-day injured list early next week, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly has completed multiple successful bullpen sessions since suffering a minor setback in late August and is expected to return to action during the Dodgers' upcoming three-game series against the Padres, which begins Monday. The veteran reliever landed on the injured list Aug. 13 due to right forearm inflammation.

15DJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Sat 9/2/23 10:58 PM

Kelly (forearm) will throw another bullpen session or a simulated game Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
It will come after Kelly got through a 20-pitch bullpen session Friday without issue. He will need a rehab assignment before returning from his right forearm inflammation, but it shouldn't be too much longer if he continues to progress.

15DJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Sat 9/2/23 12:23 PM

Kelly (forearm) threw about 20 pitches in a bullpen session Friday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly reportedly used his entire pitch mix in the session, which is a good indication that he is progressing well. Per the Associated Press, the veteran reliever touched the mid-90s on his fastball, approaching the upper-90s velocity he's hovered around this season. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic previously reported that Kelly could face hitters as soon as this coming Tuesday.

15DJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Wed 8/30/23 8:37 PM

Kelly (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Friday and progress to a simulated game Tuesday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly was reportedly battling forearm discomfort during his bullpen session Friday, but was able to throw another session Tuesday with no issues. The Dodgers will determine Kelly's next steps based on his performance following Tuesday's sim game, and there is still a good chance the veteran reliever is able to return before the end of the regular season.

15DJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Sun 8/27/23 12:04 PM

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Kelly is still experiencing forearm discomfort, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly tried to throw a bullpen session Friday and it didn't go well, though Roberts told reporters that the veteran reliever is still expected back at some point his year. He's been on the 15-day injured list since Aug. 13 due to a bout of right forearm inflammation.

15DJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Sun 8/13/23 4:26 PM

The Dodgers placed Kelly on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right forearm inflammation.
EDGE Analysis
Sunday marks the third time Kelly has landed on the injured list this season, with his previous trip coming as a result of right elbow inflammation in July. The 35-year-old righty has thrown 3.2 scoreless frames since being traded to the Dodgers and will be eligible to return from the IL on Aug. 25.

15DJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Fri 7/28/23 3:09 PM

The White Sox traded Kelly and Lance Lynn to the Dodgers on Friday in exchange for Trayce Thompson (oblique), Nick Nastrini and Jordan Leasure, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly spent three seasons with the Dodgers between 2019 and 2021, recording a 3.59 ERA and 1.22 WHIP through 105.1 innings. His numbers this season haven't quite been at the same level, but the Dodgers have developed a reputation for getting the most out of veteran pitchers. That being said, Kelly likely won't see nearly as many high-leverage situations with his new club as he did with the White Sox.

15DJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Fri 7/28/23 2:32 PM

The White Sox are nearing a deal to send Kelly to the Dodgers alongside Lance Lynn, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
After putting up a 4.97 ERA and 1.31 WHIP through 29 innings with the White Sox, Kelly seems poised to rejoin the Dodgers' bullpen after one and a half seasons in Chicago. Assuming the deal goes through, Kelly will likely be used primarily in middle relief in Los Angeles.

15DJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Sat 7/22/23 2:23 PM

Kelly (elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list Saturday, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly wound up missing just a little over the minimum 15 days with right elbow inflammation. The veteran reliever holds a 4.82 ERA this season, although that's come with a 37:10 K:BB over 28 innings.

15DJoe Kelly
RP LAD
Sun 7/16/23 11:31 AM

Kelly (elbow) threw a bullpen session Sunday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly has been on the shelf since July 6 with right elbow inflammation, and he projects to return from the injured list when first eligible Thursday. The 35-year-old reliever holds a 4.82 ERA and 1.25 WHIP through 28 innings this season alongside 10 holds and six blown saves.