"The Los Angeles Dodgers cast a wide net in their search for bullpen help this past season and reportedly considered a reunion with Joe Kelly. The right-hander became a free agent after the 2024 World Series but didn't feel rushed to sign with a team as he wanted to take some time to recover from the right shoulder injury that prevented him from throwing in the postseason."
"Retiring is like something my grandmother did. It's so disrespectful. I'm sorry to all you people out there watching this that work a real job, you guys deserve to retire. Athletes don't, we just stop [expletive] playing. It's used for people who served in the military. It's used for people who work until 65, like they have to. They probably don't even like their job, but they had to. So when athletes are done playing, just say congratulations; they're no longer playing. No more retirement bull-."
Joe Kelly became a free agent after the 2024 World Series and delayed signing to recover from a right shoulder injury that kept him from throwing in the postseason. Kelly worked out for the Dodgers and expressed exclusive interest in signing with them, but no contract materialized and he did not pitch in 2025. At age 37, Kelly stated he does not plan to resume his playing career. He reported being pain-free in throwing, reached 95 mph in a Cal Poly Pomona workout, and attended Dodger Stadium to receive his 2024 World Series ring.
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