Joe Kelly is a free agent after winning the 2024 World Series with the Dodgers and has not pitched yet this season due to a right shoulder injury. He desires to play for the Dodgers and has stated he would retire if he can't. Recently, he faced batters and recorded a fastball of 95 mph. He believes time is in his favor, noting the improvement in his breaking balls. Kelly made 35 appearances last season and faced challenges with shoulder inflammation earlier in the year.
"Went down and threw to a couple kids who coached me, a couple hitters, threw to Josh, a kid from Corona High. Stuff wasn't as sharp as I wanted it to be, but it was my first time wearing cleats in nine months maybe. I was 94 (mph), had a 95, but I think I need to face hitters a few more times."
"Time is on the side. My last bullpen [Saturday] was great. I finally got my breaking balls back. They're spinning good, spinning hard, two different shapes. So that's fun."
"The more times I can throw the more my shoulder and body will know what to do."
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