TREVOR KELLEY NEWS

Assigned to minors camp Kelley was optioned to minor-league spring training Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Kelley had a rough go in big-league camp, allowing four runs on one hit and two walks while striking out one over 2.1 innings of work. He'll now set his sights on preparing for the minor-league season and should end up reporting to Triple-A Tacoma. Kelley posted a 5.23 ERA and 1.52 WHIP with a 28:11 K:BB across 32.2 frames a season ago at Triple-A Durham.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Kelley cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kelley was designated for assignment by the Rays on Friday but will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 29-year-old posted a 5.87 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB over 15.1 major-league innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jettisoned from 40-man roster Kelley was designated for assignment Friday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for top prospect Junior Caminero. Kelley, 30, holds a 5.87 ERA in 10 appearances with the Rays this season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays recall LHP Jalen Beeks, option RHP Trevor Kelley The Tampa Bay Rays recalled left-hander Jalen Beeks from Triple-A Durham on Saturday and optioned right-hander Trevor Kelley to Triple-A.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Kelley was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Kelley's latest stint on the big-league roster lasted just two days. In his lone appearance Friday against the Yankees, he gave up four runs in two innings of relief. Jalen Beeks was called up to take his place on the roster.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Kelley was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kelley holds a 4.05 ERA and 8:4 K:BB over 13.1 innings during his time with the Rays this season. Tampa Bay is going with a bullpen game Thursday versus the Rockies and might need Kelley for multiple frames.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned after opening Kelley was optioned to Triple-A Durham between the two halves of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.

Impact Kelley served as the opener for the afternoon contest, throwing 2.1 scoreless innings while striking out two and allowing one hit and no walks. Despite that strong performance, he'll head to the minors to allow the Rays to add fresh arms Shawn Armstrong and Robert Stephenson for the nightcap.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Saturday Kelley will be the opener for the first game of a doubleheader against the Red Sox on Saturday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Kelley will open the game and likely go an inning or two before giving way to Josh Fleming and the rest of the Tampa Bay bullpen. Tyler Glasnow will get the start in the second game after having his scheduled start Friday postponed due to inclement weather.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Kelley was recalled from Triple-A Durham by the Rays on Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Kelley was just optioned Sunday but is back to replace the injured Pete Fairbanks (hip). He's posted a 5.40 ERA and 5:3 K:BB over 10 innings with the Rays this season.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to minors The Rays optioned Kelley to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

Impact Tampa Bay was in need of a fresh relief arm heading into Sunday's series finale with the Dodgers, and Kelley found himself as the odd man out of the bullpen after he was needed to cover two innings in Saturday's 6-5 loss. The Rays selected lefty Joe LaSorsa's contract from Durham in a corresponding move.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filling opener role Kelley is scheduled to serve as the Rays' opening pitcher for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kelley is operating as an opener for the second time this season, likely working an inning or two before giving way to Josh Fleming, who is expected to serve as the Rays' bulk reliever. In six innings with the big club this season, Kelley has allowed five earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two batters.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees, Rays lineups Friday | Gerrit Cole vs. Trevor Kelley The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays continue their four-game series Friday night at Yankee Stadium.

MAY 12, 2023 • NJ.COM

Set to work as opener Kelley will serve as the opener for Friday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kelley was promoted by the Rays on Monday but has yet to take the mound since. He's worked in one or two-inning stints both in the majors and minors this season, which will also be his likely workload Friday. Josh Fleming will follow Kelley in a bulk role.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from Triple-A The Rays recalled Kelley from Triple-A Durham on Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Kelley will provide the Tampa Bay bullpen with another healthy arm after lefty Garrett Cleavinger (knee) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Expect most of Kelley's usage to come in lower-leverage or mop-up spots.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Kelley was optioned to Triple-A Durham by the Rays on Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Kelley was recalled over the weekend and allowed two runs over two innings in his lone appearance. Cooper Criswell is taking his spot in the bullpen.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Kelley was recalled Saturday from Triple-A Durham, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Kelley will join the Rays' bullpen Saturday in place of Ryan Thompson, who has landed on the injured list with a lat strain.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Durham The Rays optioned Kelley to Triple-A Durham on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact With the Rays shaving down their roster ahead of the 2023 season, Kelley was the latest member of the team's spring roster to be optioned. The right-hander appeared in nine games during spring training, surrendering just one run over 7.2 innings while striking out six batters. Kelley signed a minor-league deal with the Rays' organization in January after struggling to a 6.08 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with 23 punchouts over 23.2 innings with the Brewers in 2022. The 29-year-old has already earned himself a 40-man roster spot and if he can continue to produce like he did this spring, Kelley will likely earn a call-up this summer.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays reliever Trevor Kelley is hoping change does him well ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The issue has been in front of Trevor Kelley for years, trying to figure out why his impressive success at Triple-A f...

MARCH 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Added to 40-man roster The Rays selected Kelley's contract Wednesday and added him to their 40-man roster.

Impact Kelley joined Tampa Bay on a minor-league deal in January and had been in line to have his contract selected shortly before spring training, but the Rays later rescinded the transaction. One month later, Kelley will now officially get a spot on the 40-man roster since Wednesday marked the first day that MLB teams can select the contracts of non-roster invitees. Kelley has a minor-league option remaining, so the Rays' decision to select his contract doesn't guarantee that he'll break camp as a member of the big club's Opening Day bullpen.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Rays withdraw unusually early roster moves

The Tampa Bay Rays have withdrawn their transactions of placing reliever Andrew Kittredge on the 60-day injured iist and selecting the contract of right-hander Trevor Kelley to the...

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No longer on 40-man Kelley having his contract selected by the Rays has been rescinded, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network.

Impact This was just an error on the Rays' part, as players on non-roster invitee deals aren't eligible to have their contracts selected until March 15. Kelley is expected to be added to the 40-man roster at that time.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to 40-man roster The Rays selected Kelley's contract on Thursday.

Impact Kelley inked a minor-league contract with the Rays in January and now has a clearer path to a spot in their Opening Day bullpen. The 30-year-old right-hander posted a 6.08 ERA in 23.2 innings last season with the Brewers, but he had some bad flyball luck and tallied 23 strikeouts along the way.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hembree, Brewers agree to minor league deals with Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to minor league contracts with right-handers Heath Hembree, Ben Heller, Colten Brewer, Braden Bristo, Zack Burdi, Trevor Kelley and Elvin Rodriguez,...

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins Tampa Bay on NRI deal Kelley agreed to a minor-league deal with the Rays on Wednesday which includes an invitation to spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The right-hander has struggled to a 7.13 ERA in 32 career MLB appearances, including a 6.08 ERA for the Brewers in 2022 over 23.2 innings of work in 18 games. He'll have an outside chance of making the Rays out of spring training with a strong showing in the Grapefruit League.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Kelley elected free agency Wednesday after clearing outright waivers, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kelley will move on from Milwaukee after he was booted off the 40-man roster last week to make room for right-hander Bryse Wilson, whom the Brewers acquired in a trade with the Pirates. Over his 18 relief appearances with Milwaukee in 2022, Kelley struck out 23 over 23.2 innings, but he gave up a whopping seven home runs and walked 8.4 percent of the batters he faced.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE