Michael Kelly (baseball)

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126+2⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017. [4] He pitched for the Padres' organization for six seasons without appearing in the major leagues.

Baltimore Orioles

On December 14, 2017, Kelly signed a major league contract with the Baltimore Orioles. [5] He was designated for assignment on March 29, 2018, and assigned outright to the Double-A Bowie Baysox after clearing waivers on April 5. Kelly split the year between Bowie and the Triple–A Norfolk Tides, accumulating a 1–6 record and 8.42 ERA with 62 strikeouts across 31 appearances. He elected free agency following the season on November 2. [6]

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On April 25, 2019, Kelly signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an independent baseball league. [7] He made 20 appearances (17 starts) for the Blue Crabs, compiling a 3–8 record and 5.34 ERA with 83 strikeouts across 89+1⁄3 innings pitched. [8]

Houston Astros

On May 11, 2021, Kelly signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros organization. [9] He split the season between the Double–A Corpus Christi Hooks and Triple–A Sugar Land Skeeters. In 41 relief outings between the two affiliates, Kelly accumulated a 5–4 record and 2.70 ERA with 62 strikeouts across 50 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 7. [10]

Philadelphia Phillies

On November 28, 2021, Kelly signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. [11] He began the season with the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs. On June 13, 2022, Kelly was selected to the 40–man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [12] He made four appearances for the Phillies, recording a 2.25 ERA with four strikeouts across four innings pitched. On July 14, Kelly was removed from the roster and sent outright to Triple–A Lehigh. [13] He elected free agency on October 14.

Cleveland Guardians

On January 4, 2023, Kelly signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians. [14] The deal included an invitation to the Guardians' 2023 major league spring training camp. He began the year with the Triple-A Columbus Clippers, where he made 18 appearances and recorded a 1.61 ERA with 36 strikeouts and 2 saves in 22+1⁄3 innings pitched. On June 3, Kelly was selected to the major league roster to fill the roster spot vacated by Hunter Gaddis, who had been optioned to Triple-A. [15] In 14 games for Cleveland, he compiled a 3.78 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 16+2⁄3 innings of work. The Guardians designated Kelly for assignment on November 14, 2023. [16]

Oakland Athletics

On November 17, 2023, the Oakland Athletics claimed Kelly off of waivers. [17] In 28 games for Oakland, he recorded a 2.59 ERA with 22 strikeouts across 31+1⁄3 innings pitched. On June 4, 2024, MLB suspended Kelly for one year for violating the league's gambling policies. [18]

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Michael Kelly
Michael Kelly (52833274609) (cropped).jpg
Kelly with the Columbus Clippers in 2023
Athletics – No. 47
Pitcher
Born: (1992-09-06) September 6, 1992 (age 32)
Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 16, 2022, for the Philadelphia Phillies
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