The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed their bullpen last winter by signing Joe Kelly to a three-year, $25 million contract. He was just removed from a dominant run that helped propel the Boston Red Sox to a World Series win, but Kelly’s time in L.A. got off to a bumpy start.
Though the Dodgers envisioned utilizing Kelly in multiple roles, specifically in high-leverage situations, Kelly’s struggles required a shift in strategy. The veteran right-hander continued to work on his mechanics and pitch mix.
The combination led to Kelly turning his season around in June, but he’s recently become limited by an unspecified lower-body injury.