Joe Kelly

Joe Kelly and the Los Angeles Dodgers are close to a one-year contract.

Fantasy Impact

Kelly returned to the Dodgers at the trade deadline last year and saw success in 11 games with the team. He had a 1.74 ERA and 16.5 K/9. The 35-year-old will look to keep it going with the Dodgers where he has seen plenty of success in his career.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have declined their 2024 club option on relief pitcher Joe Kelly.

Fantasy Impact

Rather than picking up Kelly's $9.5 million option, the Dodgers decided to cut him loose and pay him a $1 million buyout. Acquired alongside Lance Lynn -- whose option was also declined by the club -- at the trade deadline, Kelly posted a healthy 1.74 ERA across 11 appearances with the Dodgers down the home stretch of the regular season and should have plenty of suitors on the open market.

The Chicago White Sox have traded Joe Kelly to the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Kelly reunites with the Dodgers after previously spending three seasons with them from 2019-21. The Dodgers also acquired Lance Lynn in the trade. Kelly has posted a 4.97 ERA across 29 innings so far this season. He should fill a role in the middle innings out of the Dodgers bullpen.

Joe Kelly was perfect in his one inning of work, striking out two batters and not allowing any hits or walks to secure the save in the White Sox 5-2 victory over the Royals on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

The veteran reliever has been a key piece in the White Sox bullpen this season, as evidenced by his impressive season-long stats that include a 2.70 ERA, a 0.60 WHIP, and a 19.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio through 13 appearances. Kelly's performance on Sunday only adds to his already impressive resume this season.

The White Sox placed Joe Kelly on the paternity list Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Kelly will miss time during Chicago’s series with the Twins. The 34-year-old veteran has a 7.71 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and seven strikeouts in five games this season. Fantasy managers can leave Kelly on the waiver wire.