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Outrighted to Triple-A Kelly cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Reno, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Kelly spent the vast majority of the 2025 season at Reno, where he finished with a 5.63 ERA and 1.65 WHIP through 115 innings. Now that the 36-year-old righty no longer owns a spot on Arizona's 40-man roster, he may elect free agency and look elsewhere for his next opportunity.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Diamondbacks optioned Kelly to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Impact Kelly was recalled from Triple-A on Wednesday but didn't make any appearances out of the bullpen in the Diamondbacks' ensuing four games. He'll be swapped off the 26-man active roster for right-hander Nabil Crismatt, who was recalled from Reno to start Sunday's game against the Rockies in Colorado.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Diamondbacks optioned Kelly to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks put Anthony DeSclafani on IL with thumb issue after 3 starts this month

The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed right-hander Anthony DeSclafani on the 15-day injured list because of right thumb inflammation after he made three starts

AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A The Diamondbacks recalled Kelly from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Kelly has operated as a starter at Reno this season, starting 14 of the 18 games in which he's appeared, and he'll be a candidate to step into the rotation in place of Anthony DeSclafani (thumb), who was placed on the 15-day IL in a corresponding move. Kelly has a 5.82 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 42:33 K:BB across 85 innings at Triple-A this season. Jake Woodford is also an option to go into Arizona's rotation.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ex- Red Sox Pitching Prospect Makes Rare MLB Appearance Former Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Casey Kelly's MLB comeback continued last week with the Arizona Diamnondbacks.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • NESN.COM

Back in minors The Diamondbacks optioned Kelly to Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

Impact Kelly pitched 1.2 scoreless innings over two appearances during his stint with the D-backs, but a need for fresh arms will cause him to head back to Triple-A in favor of Juan Burgos. Kelly owns a 5.82 ERA and 1.71 WHIP through 85 innings at Reno this season, but his strong MLB outings could keep him in consideration for a return to Arizona at some point.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to MLB The Diamondbacks selected Kelly's contract from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

Impact Kelly has spent the entire 2025 campaign at Reno, where he owns a 5.82 ERA and 1.71 WHIP alongside a 42:33 K:BB through 85 innings. Despite his uninspiring statsheet, the 35-year-old will join the D-backs' bullpen to provide a fresh arm while Kyle Nelson heads down to Triple-A. Kevin Ginkel (shoulder) was moved to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man spot for Kelly.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to MLB The Diamondbacks selected Kelly's contract from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inks minors deal with Arizona The Diamondbacks signed Kelly to a minor-league contract Saturday.

Impact Kelly made a pair of regular-season appearances for the Reds last season, registering a 5.06 ERA and 4:1 K:BB ratio across 5.1 innings of work. Prior to that, Kelly spent five seasons with the KBO's LG Twins. The former first-round pick and top prospect of the Red Sox is 35 years old and will serve as organizational depth in Arizona.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Kelly cleared waivers Saturday and was sent outright to Triple-A Louisville.

Impact Kelly will officially remain in the organization after being dropped from the Reds' 40-man roster Thursday. The 34-year-old allowed three runs while striking out four batters and walking one across 5.1 innings over his two appearances with Cincinnati.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Reds designated Kelly for assignment Thursday.

Impact Kelly had one terrific outing and one poor one with the Reds in his first major-league action since 2018. He's being sent out in favor of a much-needed fresh arm in Brandon Leibrandt.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 27, 2024 • MLB.COM

Finishes off Saturday's win Kelly was credited with a save in Saturday's 10-2 win over the Pirates after striking out two batters over three perfect innings of relief.

Impact Called up from Triple-A Louisville earlier Saturday, Kelly was summoned from the bullpen after starter Julian Aguiar covered six innings before departing with an eight-run lead. In what was his first MLB appearance since 2018, Kelly made quick work of the Pirates, needing 38 pitches to record his nine outs. Though he was deployed out of the bullpen Saturday, Kelly had been stretched out as a starter at Louisville, and he could be in line to get a look out of the Cincinnati rotation with Hunter Greene (elbow) and Andrew Abbott (shoulder) both recently landing on the injured list. The Reds currently have four healthy starters, but with a stretch of six games in five days coming up this week, the team will require two additional starters.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes off Saturday's win Kelly was credited with a save in Saturday's 10-2 win over the Pirates after striking out two batters over three perfect innings of relief.

Impact Called up from Triple-A Louisville earlier Saturday, Kelly was summoned from the bullpen after starter Julian Aguiar covered six innings before departing with an eight-run lead. In what was his first MLB appearance since 2018, Kelly made quick work of the Pirates, needing 38 pitches to record his nine outs. Though he was deployed out of the bullpen Saturday, Kelly had been stretched out as a starter at Louisville, and he could be in line to get a look in the Cincinnati rotation with Hunter Greene (elbow) and Andrew Abbott (shoulder) both recently landing on the injured list. The Reds currently have four healthy starters, but with a stretch of six games in five days coming up this week, the team will require two additional starters.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Cincinnati The Reds selected Kelly's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact After spending the last six seasons in the Korea Baseball Organization with the LG Twins, Kelly signed a minor-league contract with Cincinnati on Aug. 8. Across his two starts with Louisville, he gave up four runs on eight hits and five walks while striking out two over eight innings. When he does take the mound for the Reds, it'll mark the first time Kelly has pitched in MLB since 2018 as a member of the Giants. Right-hander Alan Busenitz was designated for assignment by Cincinnati in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Cincinnati The Reds selected Kelly's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact After spending the last six seasons in the Korea Baseball Organization with the LG Twins, Kelly signed a minor-league contract with Cincinnati on Aug. 8. Across his two starts with Louisville, he gave up four runs on eight hits and five walks while striking out two over eight innings. When Kelly takes the mound for the Reds, it'll mark the first time Kelly has pitched in MLB since 2018. Right-hander Alan Busenitz was designated for assignment by Cincinnati in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks MiLB deal with Cincinnati The Reds signed Kelly to a minor-league contract Wednesday.

Impact Kelly, 34, has spent the last six seasons pitching for the LG Twins in the Korea Baseball Organization, including this year when he's held a 4.51 ERA and 69:25 K:BB over 113.2 innings. The right-hander last appeared in the majors in 2018. He's been assigned to Triple-A Louisville and will likely join the rotation there.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Diamondbacks put Anthony DeSclafani on IL with thumb issue after 3 starts this month