RP - Tampa Bay Rays
- Age 28
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- Throws: R
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Kevin Kelly recorded his second save of the season in Sunday’s 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins, tossing a 1-2-3 10th inning.
Fantasy Impact
Kelly faced the minimum three batters in the 10th inning to secure the win in extras for the Tampa Bay Rays. He leads the team with two saves and appears to be the favorite to continue closing games in the Rays’ closer-by-committee approach, as he’s 2-for-2 in save opportunities while Griffin Jax already has two blown saves on the year.
Kevin Kelly was called upon to record the final out against Blake Perkins and secured the save on five pitches, inducing a game-ending groundout to preserve a 3-2 win for the Tampa Bay Rays over the Milwaukee Brewers and earn his first save of the season.
Fantasy Impact
In the ninth inning, Ian Seymour was tasked with facing the first three batters and recorded two outs before Kelly was called upon to secure the final out. With Griffin Jax and Garrett Cleavinger off to rough starts, Kelly could see another save opportunity in the near future. He has yet to allow an earned run across two appearances. The Tampa Bay Rays are operating with a closer-by-committee approach, so fantasy managers should avoid rushing to pick up Kelly off waivers until he earns more consistent ninth-inning opportunities, though he is someone to monitor in the meantime.
Kevin Kelly and the Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a $925K contract in 2026 to avoid arbitration.
Fantasy Impact
Kelly suffered his worst season at the big league level in 2025, pitching to a 5.90 ERA in 41 games with the Rays. The home run ball affected the righthander as he allowed 11 long balls in just 39.2 innings. Kelly has had success in Tampa as he has a 3.55 ERA in 177.1 innings over three seasons. He will be competing for a bullpen spot on the Opening Day roster during spring training.
The Rays recalled RHP Kevin Kelly from Triple-A Durham.
Fantasy Impact
Kelly has made 29 appearances in the majors this season. He'll remain in a middle relief role.
The Rays have optioned right-hander Kevin Kelly to Triple-A Durham.
Fantasy Impact
Kelly has been sent down to make roster space for trade acquisition Adrian Houser on Saturday. The 27-year-old has worked to a 5.93 ERA in 29 apperarances for the Rays this season.
