Excellent news is approaching the Dodgers damage entrance because the crew is predicted to get a key reliever again from damage within the subsequent couple of days.
After solely showing in 4 video games for the Dodgers this season, Joe Kelly is predicted to be activated off of the injured checklist and be energetic for Wednesday’s sport in opposition to the Padres.
Kelly was acquired with Lance Lynn in the course of the commerce deadline from the White Sox in alternate for Trayce Thompson and two minor-league pitchers.
In his second stint with the crew, Kelly was solely in a position to seem in 4 video games earlier than happening the injured checklist with proper forearm irritation. Kelly was as near good as he may get in these 3.2 innings. He gave up one hit and three walks whereas placing out seven batters.
Kelly is a Dodger fan favourite from his time on the 2020 World Collection-winning crew. In his first outing again at Dodger Stadium he acquired an enormous ovation from the Dodger devoted.
The correct-hander is one in all two former Dodger World Champions to be introduced again to the crew throughout this season’s commerce deadline. One other fan favourite, Kiké Hernandez, was introduced again to the crew and has been profitable within the video games he’s performed.
Because the postseason approaches, Kelly might be an vital piece within the Dodgers bullpen. In his profession, Kelly has a 3.55 playoff ERA in 40 appearances. The final time he pitched with the Dodgers within the postseason got here in 2021.
After beginning his October with a scoreless outing within the Wild Card sport in opposition to St. Louis, Kelly was not in a position to journey that momentum and had an ERA above 5.50 for the remainder of the postseason.
Kelly has not pitched within the playoffs since leaving Los Angeles.
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