RP - Tampa Bay Rays
- Age 28
- James Madison
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- P #390
- Best / Worst
- #316 / #316
- ADP
- N/A
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- RP
- ESPN
- RP
- CBS
- RP
Availability
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.
The Rays activated Kevin Kelly from the injured list.
Fantasy Impact
Kelly had been on the injured list for the past month and a half with a left gluteal strain. He figures to return to a middle relief role.
Kevin Kelly began his rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Kelly has been sidelined since May 9 with a glute strain and has now begun a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League. He’s expected to join a Rays minor league affiliate by the end of the week.
