Zack Kelly - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Sent to minors The Red Sox optioned Kelly to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Kelly gave up three earned runs without recording an out during Friday's loss to the Yankees, inflating his ERA to 3.97 across 56.2 innings. He'll now head back to Triple-A in order to get back on track, though there's still a possibility he makes another appearance in the majors before the season ends. He'll be joined in Worcester by Cam Booser while Bailey Horn and Zach Penrod come up from the minors to fill the open bullpen spots.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Worcester The Red Sox optioned Kelly to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact The decision to send Kelly down to the minors comes shortly after he allowed three earned runs on a hit and two walks without recording an out in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Yankees. The 29-year-old righty now owns a 3.97 ERA through 56.2 innings on the year and could still return to Boston to help the Sox get through the final several weeks of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Kelly strikes out four batters in outing | 08/26/2024 Zack Kelly strikes out four batters in his outing against the Blue Jays

AUGUST 27 • MLB.COM

Tosses three scoreless frames Kelly did not factor in the decision Monday against Toronto after issuing two walks over three scoreless innings as the opener. He struck out four batters during the loss.

Impact Kelly retired the first seven batters he faced before walking a pair in the third inning. He worked around the traffic before turning the ball over to Justin Slaten in the fourth inning. Kelly matched his longest MLB outing by recording nine outs and dropped his ERA to 2.58 across 52.1 innings. He's turned in 5.2 straight scoreless frames after yielding an earned run in each of his previous three appearances.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Monday's game Kelly will serve as the Red Sox's opening pitcher for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Over his 48 appearances between Boston and Triple-A Worcester this season, Kelly hasn't covered more than three innings on any occasion, and he hasn't recorded more than three outs in any outing since July 22. As such, Kelly shouldn't be expected to work more than once through the batting order before exiting the contest. Cooper Criswell is available on four days' rest and could be deployed in bulk relief behind Kelly.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Kelly on field following walk-off win | 07/31/2024 Pitcher Zack Kelly talks about how the team was able to lock down the win after all relievers let up zero runs

AUGUST 1 • MLB.COM

Coughs up lead Kelly allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit while striking out three over two innings in Monday's 9-8 extra-innings loss to Colorado.

Impact Kelly breezed through the ninth inning of a tie game but gave up a game-tying home run in the bottom of the 10th. It was the fourth lead Boston's bullpen has blown during its road trip to begin the second half -- the 'pen went onto blow a fifth lead in 12th inning when the Rockies walked it off. Kelly has pitched well, but he's been forced into higher leverage spots with two late-game options injured and closer Kenley Jansen not making the trip due to a pre-existing heart condition that gets exacerbated by high altitude.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Kelly seals the Red Sox win | 07/13/2024 Zack Kelly gets MJ Melendez to ground out, sealing a 5-0 shutout victory for the Red Sox

JULY 14 • MLB.COM

Zack Kelly's three strikeouts | 06/23/2024 Zack Kelly tallies three strikeouts through 2 2/3 innings of work in his start against the Reds

JUNE 23 • MLB.COM

Opening Sunday Kelly will serve as the Red Sox's opening pitcher for Sunday's game against Cincinnati, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Kelly will make his second start of the season Sunday, likely throwing only 1-to-2 innings before handing the ball off. It's unclear if the Red Sox will commit to a full bullpen game or utilize a bulk reliever, though Chase Anderson would be the likely option to work extended innings behind Kelly if Boston elects to go that route.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Sunday Kelly will serve as the Red Sox opener for Sunday's game against Cincinnati, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Kelly will make his second start of the season Sunday, throwing one-to-two innings before handing the ball off. It's unclear if the Red Sox will commit to a full bullpen game or utilize a bulk reliever, though Chase Anderson would be the likely option to work in bulk behind Kelly.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Kelly escapes a base-loaded jam | 06/16/2024 Zack Kelly gets three consecutive outs to escape a bases-loaded jam in the 7th inning during a relief appearance against the Yankees

JUNE 17 • MLB.COM

Zack Kelly escapes bases-loaded jam as Red Sox set club record with 9 steals in 9-3 win over Yankees

Boston’s Zack Kelly escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the seventh before Connor Wong had a two-run triple in the bottom of the inning, lifting the Red Sox to a 9-3 victory over...

JUNE 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zack Kelly works out of jam | 06/09/2024 Zack Kelly gets the strikeout to end the 2nd inning, escaping a jam with two runners in scoring position and keeping the game scoreless

JUNE 9 • MLB.COM

Zack Kelly secures the Red Sox's 8-5 win | 05/22/2024 Zack Kelly closes out the Red Sox's win as Boston sweeps the Rays in St. Petersburg for the first time since April 2019

MAY 23 • MLB.COM

Zack Kelly K's Harold Ramírez, ends threat | 05/14/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

MAY 15 • MLB.COM

Zack Kelly escapes the jam | 05/12/2024 Zack Kelly works around a pair of walks and a hit-by-pitch to keep the Red Sox lead at 3-2

MAY 12 • MLB.COM

Back in big leagues The Red Sox recalled Kelly from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday.

Impact Kelly got a late start to the season at Worcester with an oblique injury, but he's since fired nine scoreless innings with a 10:8 K:BB. He'll work in middle relief.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Kelly riding a scoreless streak in Worcester Reliever Zack Kelly has struck out nine in his eight innings of work this season.

APRIL 17 • MASSLIVE.COM

Slated for game appearance Friday Kelly (oblique) will return to Grapefruit League play Friday with an appearance versus the Blue Jays, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Kelly has missed most of this month with a left oblique injury but is nearly ready to step back on a mound in a game setting. The reliever is expected to be ready for Opening Day and is competing for a spot in Boston's bullpen.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for game appearance Friday Kelly (oblique) will return to Grapefruit League play Friday with an appearance versus the Blue Jays, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IL The Red Sox reinstated Kelly (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Kelly has been out for most of the season while recovering from an elbow surgery he underwent in April. He allowed eight runs over six innings during his rehab assignment and has been deemed ready to join Boston's bullpen for the final week-plus of the season. The Red Sox optioned Nick Robertson to Triple-A Worcester and designated Kyle Barraclough for assignment as corresponding moves.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track to return Friday Kelly (elbow) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Kelly has missed most of this season after undergoing a ulnar nerve transposition revision in his right elbow. He's made six rehab appearances, though and is nearly ready to rejoin Boston's bullpen following a lengthy absence.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts rehab to Double-A Kelly will move his rehab assignment from High-A Salem to Double-A Portland on Wednesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Kelly began the assignment with Salem on Sept. 1 and gave up three earned runs on three hits and five walks while striking out three over two innings across his three appearances. Though he needs more time to regain command coming off an elbow procedure that he underwent in April, Kelly showed enough during his time at Salem to get bumped up to Double-A. He'll eventually move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Worcester before likely making his return from Boston's 60-day injured list at some point later this month.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Kelly (elbow) allowed one walk and struck out two over one inning for Single-A Salem on Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Kelly kicked off a rehab assignment. The right-hander has not pithed since April when he underwent an elbow procedure. The Red Sox are hoping to have Kelly back in the majors before the end of the season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Zack Kelly escapes bases-loaded jam as Red Sox set club record with 9 steals in 9-3 win over Yankees