Joe Kelly - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Retires from professional baseball Kelly announced Monday on his "Baseball Isn't Boring" podcast that he is retired from professional baseball.

Impact Kelly's 2024 season ended prematurely due to a right shoulder injury and he didn't pitch anywhere in 2025. While the 37-year-old indicated Monday that he now feels healthy, he has no intention of continuing his career. Kelly -- who won one World Series with the Red Sox and another with the Dodgers -- finishes with a 3.98 ERA over parts of 13 major-league seasons.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Shoulder not yet 100 percent Kelly said on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast that his right shoulder is "not 100 percent yet."

Impact Kelly expects the shoulder, which he first injured last August, to "eventually" get healthy enough to where he can pitch, and he has been throwing in preparation for pitching in 2025. However, the free agent acknowledged that it's possible he will retire if the shoulder doesn't cooperate. The 36-year-old has indicated previously that he would only pitch for the Dodgers, although it's not clear whether he is still sticking to that stance.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Judge disagrees with Soto's conclusion that Mets have better chance for titles than Yankees

Aaron Judge naturally takes issue with Juan Soto’s conclusion that the New York Mets have a better chance to win World Series titles than the Yankees

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Aaron Boone hopes Yankees would handle title with 'more class' than Dodgers

Three months after the World Series, Yankees manager Aaron Boone remained unhappy with some of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ remarks after they b...

FEBRUARY 12 • FOX SPORTS

Aaron Boone hopes Yankees would handle title with 'more class' than Dodgers

Will either re-sign or retire Kelly (shoulder) indicated on The Dodgers Bleed Los Podcast on Jan. 7 that he will either re-sign with the Dodgers or retire.

Impact Kelly also revealed that he's not yet recovered from the right shoulder injury which prematurely ended his 2024 season. It's not clear what the Dodgers' level of interest in re-signing Kelly is, but if the 36-year-old is able to get over the hump with his shoulder, it sounds like he's only interested in staying in Los Angeles. Kelly posted a 4.78 ERA and 35:16 K:BB over 32 innings during the 2024 regular season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Does Shohei Ohtani still owe his manager Dave Roberts a new Porsche?

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts joked that Shohei Ohtani may still owe him a new Porsche, which the Japanese superstar seemed to hint at early in 2024 season

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press

In photos: Joe Kelly's wife Ashley captures Dodgers star's precious father-son bonding night at Rams vs. Eagles game Joe Kelly had a 2024 season to remember. Despite missing large parts of the campaign due to a shoulder injury, he won his third World Series...

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Yankees manager Aaron Boone bothered a little by criticism of defense after World Series meltdown

Yankees manager Aaron Boone is bothered a little by criticism of his team’s defense from Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly and defended New York’s fielding following a World Se...

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Brian Cashman Reacts to Joe Kelly Bashing Yankees After Dodgers' World Series Win New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman responded to Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly’s recent criticisms of his club following the World Ser...

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Yankees GM Brian Cashman defends manager Aaron Boone from Joe Kelly criticism

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman sounded as if he intends to bring back manager Aaron Boone for an eighth season and defended his team...

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Yankees GM Brian Cashman defends manager Aaron Boone from Joe Kelly criticism

Joe Kelly Throws Shade New York Yankees Under Kelly called the Yankees the “eighth or ninth-best team in the playoffs.”.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Joe Kelly Continues to Trash Yankees, Calls Them '8th or 9th Best Playoff Team' Joe Kelly has a lot to say about the Yankees’ defense.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers' Joe Kelly says World Series vs. Yankees was 'a mismatch from the get-go'

Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly torched the Yankees' defensive issues, claiming the 2024 World Series was ill-matched from the jump.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers' Joe Kelly says World Series vs. Yankees was 'a mismatch from the get-go'

Dodgers WAG Ashley Kelly shakes it in goofy dance for husband Joe Kelly “California knows how to party,” indeed! Ashley Kelly, wife of Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly, seemed to be feeling festive in a video she posted...

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • SI.COM

Won't face Mets Kelly (shoulder) is unavailable for the NLCS against the Mets, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Kelly was expected to be out until the World Series with the shoulder issue, but that has now been confirmed. He last pitched Sept. 27 and suffered a setback in early October when he attempted to ramp up.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out until World Series Kelly (shoulder) isn't expected to be able to pitch again this season unless the Dodgers reach the World Series, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Kelly tweaked his shoulder in a simulated game this week. The issue explains why the right-handed reliever was left off Los Angeles' NLDS roster. Though Kelly posted an unimpressive 4.78 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 32 innings during the regular season, he recorded a 9.8 K/9 and tied for third on the team with 13 holds.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't get spot on NLDS roster Kelly is not included on the Dodgers' roster for the National League Division Series against San Diego.

Impact Kelly had a shoulder injury that sidelined him late in the season, but he was able to return from the injured list Sept. 18 and gave up only one run while posting a 5:2 K:BB over 3.1 innings thereafter. However, the right-handed reliever won't be an option out of the bullpen for Los Angeles during the NLDS. The Dodgers did give a roster spot to hard-throwing rookie Edgardo Henriquez, who logged just three regular-season appearances.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' Kershaw, Guardians' Lively, Tigers' Mize and Yankees' Stroman are left off ALDS rosters

Pitchers Clayton Kershaw and Joe Kelly were left off the Los Angeles Dodgers’ roster for their NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Activated from injured list The Dodgers activated Kelly (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Kelly has been out since late August with right shoulder inflammation but is ready to go after making a couple rehab appearances. He's likely to be used in low-leverage situations.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activation imminent Kelly (shoulder) has joined the Dodgers in Atlanta and will likely be activated from the 15-day injured list during this week's series in Miami, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Time...

Impact Kelly made two rehab appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City, most recently striking out two in a scoreless inning Sunday. He'll rest Monday before likely returning from the IL Tuesday. Kelly holds a 5.20 ERA and 1.59 WHIP through 27.2 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment scheduled Kelly (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manager Dave Roberts said Kelly will make two appearances in the minors -- the second of which will come Sunday -- before rejoining the Dodgers' bullpen sometime next week. The 36-year-old righty owns a 5.20 ERA and 1.59 WHIP through 27.2 innings on the year and will likely be limited to low-leverage situations once he's healthy.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Joe Kelly Trades Glove for Shohei Ohtani Bobblehead in Wild Swap In an unusual swap, Joe Kelly exchanged his glove for a prized Shohei Ohtani bobblehead during a Dodgers event.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Lands on IL with shoulder injury The Dodgers placed Kelly on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to right shoulder inflammation.

Impact Kelly was roughed up in Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out one over 1.2 innings. Kelly was previously sidelined for over two months due to a strained right shoulder, and it's unclear whether the 36-year-old's stint on the IL will be longer than the minimum.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL with shoulder injury The Dodgers placed Kelly on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to right shoulder inflammation.

Impact Kelly was roughed up in Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, when he gave up two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out one over 1.2 innings. Kelly was previously sidelined for over two months due to a strained right shoulder, and it's unclear whether the 36-year-old's stint on the IL will be longer than the minimum window. Right-hander Ben Casparius was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Weighs In on Joe Kelly's Pitching Struggles Joe Kelly’s latest outing sparked frustration as his inconsistency persists for the Dodgers.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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