SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • BOSTON.COM
ZACK KELLY #76 - PITCHER - BOSTON RED SOX
6-3 W-L •
1.25 WHIP •
3.97 ERA
6-3 W-L
1.25 WHIP
3.97 ERA
Red Sox pitcher Zack Kelly makes rehab start in Greenville, first mound appearance since April Over four months after his elbow injury in April, Zack Kelly returned to the mound for a rehab start in Greenville. Read more on Boston.com.
Could face hitters next week Kelly (elbow) could face hitters next week, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact This is the first update on Kelly's status since he underwent an elbow procedure in early May, but he has apparently made good progress in his recovery and is on the verge of reaching a key step in the process.
AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox RHP Zack Kelly undergoes successful elbow procedure Boston Red Sox right-hander Zack Kelly underwent a successful ulnar nerve transportation revision in his pitching elbow on Tuesday.
MAY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Undergoes nerve procedure The Red Sox announced Tuesday that Kelly underwent a successful ulnar nerve transposition revision in his right elbow, Jen McCaffrey of The Athleticreports.
Impact The procedure was performed by Dr. Jeffrey Dugas at The Andrews Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. Kelly has no timetable for a return at this point, but the right-hander told reporters near the end of April that his hope is to return in four months. If there are no setbacks, Kelly could be a late-innings option for the Boston bullpen near the start of September.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Targeting September return Kelly (elbow) said Thursday that he will be sidelined for four months, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Impact Kelly is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair the ulnar nerve in his right elbow, but he will reportedly be a "full go" once four months have passed following the procedure. If the Red Sox are in a position to make the postseason by then, Kelly could make a return to the bullpen. Otherwise, the team could decide to shelf him for the season and give him more time to recover.
APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox's Alex Cora Confirms Zack Kelly To Undergo Elbow Surgery Red Sox skipper Alex Cora revealed that pitcher Zack Kelly is set to undergo surgery to repair an internal brace in his right elbow.
APRIL 19, 2023 • NESN.COM
Set for elbow surgery Kelly will undergo right elbow surgery to reattach the ulnar nerve, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact A timetable for Kelly's return isn't clear yet, with Red Sox manager Alex Cora saying only that Kelly is out "for a while." The 28-year-old was transferred to the 60-day injured list over the weekend.
APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to 60-day IL Kelly (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Sunday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact The 28-year-old is dealing with right elbow inflammation and recently had an MRI return negative for any structural damage, but he's still experiencing discomfort and will now be sidelined for at least the next two months. Kelly is likely to be shut down from throwing for a bit as he continues to be evaluated.
APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MRI clean, still feels discomfort An MRI taken Friday on Kelly's right elbow turned up negative for any structural damage, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Impact But the righty reliever is still experiencing discomfort and will pay a visit to the doctor who performed surgery on his arm back in 2020. Kelly was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with what has been diagnosed for now as right elbow inflammation.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox place Zack Kelly on injured list, recall Kutter Crawford from Worcester - The Boston Globe Kelly left Wednesday night's game against Tampa Bay in the fifth inning with an elbow problem.
APRIL 13, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Placed on 15-day IL Kelly was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Red Sox on Thursday with right elbow inflammation.
Impact Kelly is set to undergo more testing, per Chad Jennings of The Athletic, so the inflammation diagnosis isn't final. The righty reliever was injured during Wednesday's game against Tampa Bay and it looked at the time like it could be something significant.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox pitcher Zack Kelly emotional as he exits game vs. Rays with 'right elbow pain' Red Sox pitcher Zack Kelly appeared to be fighting back\u00a0tears as he exited the game against the Rays with what the team called \
APRIL 13, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Removed from game Kelly left Wednesday's game against Tampa Bay with an apparent arm injury, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact Kelly immediately collapsed to the ground after hitting Yandy Diaz with a pitch. He appeared to be in quite a bit of pain and was grabbing at his arm/elbow. He should be considered day-to-day for now, but early signs don't look promising for the 28-year-old reliever.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Reliever Zack Kelly makes Red Sox' opening day roster for first time - The Boston Globe Kelly made his big-league debut in last September. He had a 3.95 ERA in 13⅔ innings after his call up and holds a 2.70 ERA in 10 innings thi...
MARCH 26, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Wins spot in bullpen Red Sox manager Alex Cora informed Kelly on Sunday that he's secured a spot on the Opening Day roster, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact Kelly was solid in his cup of coffee with Boston in 2023 with a 3.95 ERA over 13 appearances and 13.2 innings, and he's done a nice job this spring with a 3.38 ERA in his eight innings of work in Grapefruit League play. The 28-year-old right-hander will be a middle-innings option out of the bullpen to open the 2023 campaign.
MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Trending up Kelly's stuff has ticked up in recent seasons and is a contender to win a full-time role in Boston's bullpen this season, MLB Pipeline reports.
Impact Kelly was a journeyman reliever earlier in his minor-league career. He gained fastball velocity during the off year in 2020 and came back racking up the strikeouts the past two years, culminating with him fanning 72 batters (34.4 percent) in 49.2 innings at Triple-A Worcester before earning his MLB debut last season. In addition to his mid-90s fastball, Kelly sports a plus changeup that has similar movement characteristics to Devin Williams' famous "airbender" changeup. Kelly probably won't get saves as a rookie, but he could offer value in leagues where relievers who post good ratios and strikeouts are useful.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zack Kelly's 'Welcome to the Red Sox' moment? Getting 'gift' to strike out Aaron Judge Before reaching the majors, Red Sox reliever Zack Kelly had never seen anyone quite like Aaron Judge step into the batter's box against him.
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Red Sox's Zack Kelly developed 'nightmare' changeup in unfinished basement using electrical tape, quilts, nails Red Sox's Connor Wong called Zack Kelly's changeup "a nightmare." Kelly developed it in his parent's unfinished basement.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
