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Stellar since reinstatement Kelly (1-0) earned the win in Thursday's 6-4 victory over the Astros. He allowed no hits and one walk over a scoreless inning.

Impact The right-hander was summoned for the 10th inning and escaped unscathed, inducing an inning-ending double play off the bat of Jake Meyers to set the stage for a Nick Kurtz walk-off homer. Kelly was reinstated June 5 after serving a year-long suspension for violating MLB's gambling policy. Since returning, the reliever has tossed 6.2 scoreless innings. While his 3.65 FIP and 5.4 BB/9 suggest potential regression, the Athletics have to be encouraged by Kelly's performance after a year off from MLB action.

JUNE 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kurtz does it again with homer off Hader in 10th to lift Athletics over Astros

Nick Kurtz hit a two-run homer off closer Josh Hader in the 10th inning to give the Athletics a 6-4 victory over the Houston Astros

JUNE 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Max Muncy, Lawrence Butler homer as Jacob Lopez leads A's to 4-0 victory over struggling Royals

Jacob Lopez threw six innings of three-hit ball, Max Muncy and Lawrence Butler hit home runs, and the Athletics beat the Royals 4-0

JUNE 14, 2025 • Associated Press

A's Michael Kelly opens up on his yearlong MLB gambling suspension Sports betting hurt more than just the wallet for one MLB pitcher, who’s now back after a year away from the game.

JUNE 10, 2025 • NYPOST.COM

Jay Groome, a former Red Sox first-round pick, reinstated after one-year gambling ban MLB's one-year suspensions for betting on the sport ended for Jay Groome, Michael Kelly, José Rodríguez and Andrew Saalfrank on Thursday.

JUNE 6, 2025 • BOSTON.COM

Returns from suspension The Athletics reinstated Kelly from the suspended list Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kelly had been suspended one year for violating the league's gambling policy. The 32-year-old posted a 2.59 ERA and 22:10 K:BB over 31.1 relief innings for the Athletics last season and is now back in their bullpen.

JUNE 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MLB issues lifetime ban to Tucupita Marcano for betting on baseball

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JUNE 4, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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Picks up third win Saturday Kelly (3-2) picked up the win over Atlanta on Saturday, firing a scoreless inning during which he issued two walks and uncorked a wild pitch.

Impact Kelly's somewhat unorthodox line was befitting of the wild game it occurred in, but the veteran ultimately emerged with his third win of the season. Kelly came in to record the final out of the sixth with Jarred Kelenic on third and the Athletics clinging to a one-run lead, but he then handed Scott Alexander a two-on, two-out jam in next frame that the latter was able to wiggle out of and keep Kelly as the pitcher of record. Kelly has now turned in scoreless efforts in seven of his last eight appearances, bringing his ERA (2.59) down to its lowest point since April 20.

JUNE 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handed second loss Wednesday Kelly (2-2) took the loss against the Rays on Wednesday, allowing an earned run on two hits over one-third of an inning.

Impact Kelly located six of his nine pitches for strikes, but he allowed a leadoff double to Amed Rosario and an eventual walk-off RBI single to Jose Siri in what was a quick Rays game-winning rally. The right-hander saw an eight-appearance streak of not allowing an earned run snapped with the stumble, but Kelly retains an impressive 2.70 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 30 innings (26 appearances) this season.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Kelly was designated for assignment by the Guardians on Tuesday.

Impact Kelly is 31 years old and has logged only 20.2 career innings at the major-league level, but he's generally been effective when given a chance. The righty reliever could draw interest on waivers given the high demand -- and low supply -- for bullpen help.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Kelly was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.

Impact He was sent out in favor of Triston McKenzie ahead of the latter's return Sunday. Kelly holds a 3.78 ERA and 16:9 K:BB over 16.2 innings during his time in the big leagues this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to majors The Guardians recalled Kelly from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Two days after being optioned to Triple-A, Kelly will return to the Guardians following the placement of Logan Allen (shoulder) on the injured list. Kelly gave up four runs (three earned) across two innings during his last stint with Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Cleveland optioned Kelly to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.

Impact This move opens a 28-man roster spot for Hunter Gaddis, who is starting for the Guardians on Thursday against the Orioles. Kelly had surrendered four runs -- three earned -- over his last two innings (two appearances) out of the Guardians' bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up two runs in return Kelly (back) gave up three runs (two earned) on two hits and one walk while striking out one over one inning of relief in his return from the 15-day injured list in Tuesday's 7-6 l...

Impact The Guardians opened up a spot on the 28-man active roster for Kelly when they exposed Matt Moore to waivers, with the southpaw reliever ultimately getting claimed by Miami. While making his first appearance for the big club in more than a month, Kelly was roughed up by the Royals and needed 28 pitches just to record three outs. He'll likely work in middle relief or lower-leverage spots over the rest of the season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for rehab assignment Kelly (back) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Double-A Akron.

Impact Kelly landed on the 15-day injured list two weeks ago, so he'll likely require only one or two tune-up outings in the minors before being ready to rejoin the Cleveland bullpen. Prior to being deactivated, Kelly posted a 2.84 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 12.2 innings across 11 relief appearances.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to 15-day IL Kelly will be placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with back spasms, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kelly has made three straight scoreless appearances in a multi-inning relief role for the Guardians, but he'll be sidelined until at least the very end of August. James Karinchak is expected to be brought up from Triple-A Columbus to fill the bullpen vacancy in Cleveland.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags first big-league win Kelly (1-0) allowed two hits and struck out two without walking a batter over 1.2 innings to earn the win Monday versus the Pirates.

Impact Xzavion Curry started but wasn't stretched out long enough to qualify for the win in an 11-0 blowout. Kelly's win was his first in the majors over six career appearances. He's tossed 2.2 scoreless innings with four strikeouts with the Guardians this season, though he figures to remain in a low-leverage role for as long as he's in the majors.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Guardians Kelly was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kelly is up to replace Shane Bieber, who hit the injured list with elbow inflammation, though he won't be taking Bieber's place in the rotation. Kelly has worked exclusively as a reliever for Columbus this season, striking out 36.0 percent of opposing batters en route to a 2.73 ERA. He spent two single-day stints on the big-league roster earlier in the season but didn't make an appearance on either occasion.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Kelly was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Friday.

Impact Kelly has been up with the Guardians a couple times this season but has yet to make an appearance for them. He's clearing out to make room for the return of Friday's starter, Cal Quantrill.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to MLB bullpen Cleveland recalled Kelly from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kelly made his MLB debut with the Phillies last year at age 29 and will get another big-league opportunity -- this time with the Guardians -- after delivering a 2.73 ERA and 48:18 K:BB through 29.2 innings this season at Columbus. The right-hander figures to operate in long relief.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Columbus Cleveland optioned Kelly to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kelly is sent down to Triple-A to make room for Triston McKenzie (shoulder) on the active 26-man roster. It was a short stay for Kelly, as he had his contract selected by the Guardians on Saturday, and he didn't get a chance to pitch while he was up. Kelly should get a chance to rejoin the Cleveland bullpen this summer.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected from Columbus The Guardians selected Kelly's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kelly holds a strong 1.61 ERA and 36:13 K:BB ratio through 22.1 frames in Triple-A and played well in his four major-league appearances last season with the Phillies. He'll replace Hunter Gaddis in Cleveland's bullpen and likely work in low-leverage situations to begin with. Peyton Battenfield (shoulder) was moved to the 60-day IL to make room for Kelly on the 40-man roster.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Phillies outrighted Kelly to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday.

Impact Philadelphia initially optioned Kelly off the 26-man active roster Wednesday, and at some point in the 24 hours that followed, the organization designated him for assignment. With the 29-year-old reliever having gone unclaimed upon being exposed to waivers, he'll stick in the organization and serve as bullpen depth at the Triple-A level.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to minors The Phillies optioned Kelly to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact In a corresponding move, the Phillies selected the contract of infielder Will Toffey from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Since Kelly worked an inning out of the bullpen in both of the past two days, he was unlikely to be available for Wednesday's series finale in Toronto.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big-league club Kelly was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Impact Kelly made his big-league debut in mid-June but has been in the minors for the past couple weeks, and he'll rejoin the big club Friday. The 29-year-old has a 7.33 ERA in 23 outings for Lehigh Valley this year, though he delivered scoreless frames in each of his first two major-league appearances.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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