Michael Kelly (baseball)

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126+23 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

The Orioles signed him to a major league contract after the 2017 season. [5] Kelly was designated for assignment on March 29, 2018. He cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Double-A Bowie Baysox.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

He elected free agency on November 2, 2018, and spent the 2019 season with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an independent baseball league. [6]

Philadelphia Phillies

Kelly signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies before the 2022 season. He began the season with the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs. The Phillies promoted him to the major leagues on June 13. [7] He was sent outright to Triple-A on July 14. On October 14, Kelly elected free agency.

Cleveland Guardians

On January 4, 2023, Kelly signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians. [8] 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+13 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. [9]

The Guardians designated Kelly for assignment on November 14, 2023. [10]

Oakland Athletics

On November 17, 2023, Kelly was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics.

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Michael Kelly
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Kelly with the Columbus Clippers in 2023
Oakland Athletics – No. 47
Pitcher
Born: (1992-09-06) September 6, 1992 (age 31)
Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 16, 2022, for the Philadelphia Phillies