As spring training nears, Joe Kelly, a reliever for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is predicted to sign with the Los Angeles Angels. Despite injuries and a modest performance record, Kelly's capability to deliver impressive outings makes him an attractive option for the Angels' pitching staff. His wife has also publicly campaigned to keep him with the Dodgers, indicating his deep ties to the team. With a history of shoulder issues limiting his appearances, Kelly has stated he would retire rather than play for another team.
Could be a solid seventh or eighth inning option for a bullpen that still needs work.
Kelly does have stretches where he is just unhittable, tallying 13 holds in each of 2023 and 2024.
Though he's an oft-injured, 36-year-old wild card who has been worth wins below replacement in each of the past three seasons.
I would blame it on the shoulder injuries if it wasn't the fact that I just have not pitched well.
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