Casey Kelly

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1⁄3 innings with San Antonio.

Kelly strained his elbow in his second start for Triple-A Tucson in April 2012. He started his rehabilitation with the rookie-league Arizona League Padres in July [12] and then started three games for San Antonio. He was promoted to the Major Leagues to replace the injured Jason Marquis in San Diego's starting rotation. Kelly earned a win after pitching six shutout innings in a 3–0 victory over the Atlanta Braves in his Major League debut on August 27, 2012. He also recorded his first major league hit in the game. [13] Kelly was the 15th different starting pitcher used by the Padres in 2012, which ties a club record. [14] Kelly made six starts for the Padres in 2012, going 2–3 with a 6.21 ERA.

On March 22, 2013, it was announced that Kelly had micro tears in his UCL. He underwent Tommy John surgery on April 2 and was placed on the team's disabled list. [15] He began throwing again in September [16] and was still considered a premium prospect coming into 2014. [17]

Kelly came back from injury in 2014 but only appeared in a couple of starts in the minors. In 2015, Kelly was converted into a reliever, appearing in 20 games, 6 starts in AA before being called up to the El Paso Chihuahuas, the Padres AAA minor league affiliate.

Atlanta Braves

On December 10, 2015, the Padres traded Kelly and Ricardo Rodriguez to the Atlanta Braves for Christian Bethancourt. [18] [19] Kelly was assigned to the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves, and recalled to the major leagues on April 20, 2016. [20] Three days later, he was optioned to Gwinnett. [21] Kelly was recalled once again in May to make his first start with the Braves, giving up three runs in five innings in a 5–0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. [22] On July 2, 2016, he was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Kelly was outrighted on November 2, 2016. He elected free agency on November 7. [23]

Chicago Cubs

On January 27, 2017, Kelly signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs and was invited to spring training. [24] In 12 games (11 starts) for the Triple–A Iowa Cubs, he pitched to a 5–2 record and 4.65 ERA with 43 strikeouts in 60.0 innings of work. Kelly was released by the Cubs organization on July 20. [25]

San Francisco Giants

On July 29, 2017, Kelly signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants. In 7 starts down the stretch for the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, he posted a 2–3 record and 4.17 ERA with 39 strikeouts in 41.0 innings of work. Kelly elected free agency following the season on November 6. [26]

He re-signed with the Giants on a new minor league deal on February 25, 2018. Kelly was called up to relieve and start for the major league team in mid-August, due to other pitchers' injuries. In seven games (three starts), he went 0–3 with an ERA of 3.04 over 23+2⁄3 innings. On October 23, Kelly was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Sacramento. [27]

LG Twins

On November 20, 2018, Kelly signed to a one-year, $1 million deal with the LG Twins of the KBO League for the 2019 season. [28] He made 29 starts in 2019, compiling a 14–12 record and 2.55 ERA with 126 strikeouts across 180+1⁄3 innings pitched. Kelly re-signed with the team for the 2020 season on a $1.5 million contract. [29] He made 28 starts that season, registering a 15–7 record and 3.32 ERA with 134 strikeouts over 173+1⁄3 innings of work. On December 10, 2020, Kelly re-signed with the Twins for the 2021 season on a $1.4 million contract. [30] He made 30 starts for the Twins in 2021, posting a 13–8 record and 3.15 ERA with 142 strikeouts across 177 innings.

On December 12, 2021, Kelly re-signed with the Twins on a $1.2 million deal. [31] Kelly was named a KBO All-Star for the team in 2022. [32] He made 27 starts for the Twins, registering a 16–4 record and 2.54 ERA with 153 strikeouts across 166+1⁄3 innings pitched. On December 2, 2022, Kelly re-signed a one-year contract for the 2023 season worth $1.8 million. [33] In 2023, he made 30 starts for the club, posting a 10–7 record and 3.83 ERA with 129 strikeouts across 178+2⁄3 innings of work, being the winning pitcher for the 2023 Korean Series.

On November 22, 2023, Kelly re-signed with LG on a one-year, $1.5 million contract. [34] In 19 starts for LG, he compiled a 5–8 record and 4.51 ERA with 69 strikeouts across 113+2⁄3 innings pitched. On July 20, 2024, the Twins announced that they would be parting ways with Kelly. [35] [36]

Cincinnati Reds

On August 7, 2024, Kelly signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. [37] After two starts for the Triple–A Louisville Bats, the Reds selected Kelly's contract and added him to their active roster on August 24. [38] In 2 games for Cincinnati, he allowed 3 runs on 5 hits with 4 strikeouts over 5+1⁄3 innings pitched. Kelly was designated for assignment by the Reds on August 29. [39] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Louisville on August 31. [40] Kelly elected free agency on October 1. [41]

Awards

Personal life

Kelly's father, Pat Kelly appeared in three major league games as a catcher. [1] Kelly made his major league debut in 2012, on his father's 57th birthday. [13]

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Casey Kelly
Casey Kelly on September 3, 2013.jpg
Kelly with the San Diego Padres
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1989-10-04) October 4, 1989 (age 35)
Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: August 27, 2012, for the San Diego Padres
KBO: March 24, 2019, for the LG Twins
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