Year | W | L | Sv | Hold | IP | H | BB | SO | ER | ERA | WHIP | Rate |
2025 proj | 1 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 35.0 | 31 | 18 | 46 | 19 | 4.81 | 1.401 | 3.0 |
2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 32.0 | 31 | 16 | 35 | 17 | 4.78 | 1.469 | 1.4 |
2023 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 39.3 | 29 | 18 | 60 | 18 | 4.12 | 1.195 | 12.2 |
2022 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 37.0 | 36 | 23 | 53 | 25 | 6.08 | 1.595 | -5.1 |
2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 44.0 | 28 | 15 | 50 | 14 | 2.86 | 0.977 | 23.7 |
2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10.0 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 1.80 | 1.500 | 12.5 |
2019 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 51.3 | 50 | 22 | 62 | 27 | 4.73 | 1.403 | 9.5 |
2018 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 65.7 | 57 | 32 | 68 | 32 | 4.39 | 1.355 | 12.7 |
2017 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 58.0 | 42 | 27 | 52 | 18 | 2.79 | 1.190 | 27.3 |
2016 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | 44 | 24 | 48 | 23 | 5.17 | 1.700 | 1.6 |
2015 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 134.3 | 145 | 49 | 110 | 72 | 4.82 | 1.444 | 8.6 |
2014 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 96.3 | 88 | 42 | 66 | 45 | 4.20 | 1.349 | 13.4 |
2013 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 124.0 | 124 | 44 | 79 | 37 | 2.69 | 1.355 | 49.2 |
2012 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 107.0 | 112 | 36 | 75 | 42 | 3.53 | 1.383 | 24.3 |
Date | News |
2/23/25 | Yankees' Gerrit Cole taunted again by Dodgers: Here's his response. Dodgers' right-hander Joe Kelly is at again, taking shots at Gerrit Cole for the embarrassing fielding mistake that doomed the Yankees in the World Series. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. Source: https://www.nj.com/yankees/2025/02/yankees-gerrit-... |
2/22/25 | Dodgers Fan Favorite Pitcher Considering Retirement Ahead of 2025 Season. Three-time World Series champion right-handed relief pitcher Joe Kelly is reportedly considering retirement. Kelly revealed the possibility of retiring to Rod Bradford on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast. "I'm not 100 percent yet," Kelly said. Kelly is waiting to see how he progresses through his throwing training to see if he is able to reach his full potential. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/news/dodgers-fan-fa... |
2/20/25 | Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox World Series Champion Could Retire Because of Injuries. Speaking on the "Baseball Isn't Boring" podcast this week, World Series champion reliever Joe Kelly said his injured shoulder isn't 100 percent yet, and it could force him to retire. "I'm not 100 percent yet," Kelly said. "Eventually," Kelly said. Now 36 years old, Kelly has spent 13 years in the big leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, and Dodgers. Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/injuries... |
2/20/25 | Ex-Red Sox pitcher roasts 'sad' Yankees, says 9-year-old's team is better at defense. Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly is curious how defensive drills are going for the New York Yankees during spring training. Kelly, who won a World Series over the Yankees with the Dodgers last season, looked to be having a blast trolling New York during a recent episode of the “Baseball Isn't Boring” podcast. The 35-year-old, who is currently a free agent, said he wondered how ground ball drills were going for New York. Source: https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2025/02/ex-red-sox... |
1/14/25 | Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Winner Could Retire Before 2025 Season. While nothing has been determined yet, veteran reliever Joe Kelly could elect to retire this offseason. Kelly (shoulder) indicated on The Dodgers Bleed Los Podcast on Jan. 7 that he will either re-sign with the Dodgers or retire. Kelly also revealed that he's not yet recovered from the right shoulder injury which prematurely ended his 2024 season... Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/los... |
12/01/24 | Yankees Starter Discusses Dodgers' Trash Talk After Winning World series. After winning the World Series, Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly took several shots at the New York Yankees. Kelly, who did not pitch in any postseason for the Dodgers during their 2024 postseason run, called the series a "mismatch." “It was just a mismatch from the get go,” Kelly said earlier in November on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/news/yankees-starte... |
11/25/24 | Buster Olney slams Dodgers for dancing on Yankees' grave after World Series. Buster Olney isn't a fan of how some Dodgers players have been carrying themselves after defeating the Yankees in the World Series. Dodgers players including reliever Joe Kelly and utility-man Chris Taylor have been critical of the Yankees after Los Angeles won the World Series in five games. Olney had some choice words for the Dodgers on a recent edition of ESPN's “Baseball Tonight” podcast. 3 ESPN's Buster Olney watches batting practice prior to the start of the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves on September 30th, 2024 at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images “I know this: if the Yankees had won, Aaron Judge wouldn't have crapped on the Dodgers,” Source: https://nypost.com/2024/11/25/sports/buster-olney-... |
11/07/24 | Is Joe Kelly Going to Retire? Dodgers Champion Reveals Plans for Future. Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly is not planning to retire just yet. During an appearance on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, the 36-year-old revealed that he plans to continue pitching next season. Kelly just wrapped up his 13th season in MLB, and his fifth with the Dodgers. Kelly appeared in 35 games for the Dodgers in 2024, going 1-1 with a 4.78 ERA and 35 strikeouts. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/news/is-joe-kelly-g... |
11/06/24 | Former Red Sox Joe Kelly Shreds Yankees After World Series Loss. Celebrating a World Series title in the Bronx wasn't enough for Joe Kelly. The veteran right-hander felt inclined to rub salt in the Yankees' wound after the Dodgers won the World Series in short order. Los Angeles ended the Fall Classic in Game 5, where it mounted a huge comeback thanks in large part to a series of New York mistakes . Those Yankees slip-ups didn't surprise Kelly , nor did the Bronx Bombers only winning one game on baseball's biggest stage. “We were saying it every single game. Just let them throw the ball to the infield — they can't make a play,” Kelly told Rob Bradford on the “Baseball Isn't Boring” podcast. “It's well-known. We're the Dodgers. We know every little detail. Source: https://nesn.com/2024/11/former-red-sox-joe-kelly-... |
11/05/24 | Brian Cashman responds to Joe Kelly's criticism, acknowledges Yankees 'played poorly' in World Series. Brian Cashman admitted the Yankees “underperformed” in the World Series and defended the club against criticism that they were a flawed team in responding to comments from Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/brian-cashman-responds-jo... |
11/04/24 | Video: Dodgers' Joe Kelly Rips Yankees as 8th Best MLB Team After World Series Win. Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly criticized the New York Yankees following his team's five-game victory in the 2024 World Series. "It was just a mismatch from the get-go," Kelly said on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast. Source: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10142176-video... |
11/01/24 | Dodgers pitcher credits 'Fat Joe Curse' for Yankees' collapse in World Series Game 5. The New York Yankees were up 5-0 in the fifth inning in Game 5 of the World Series, but Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly knew his team would come back. "When we were down 5-0, and they put Fat Joe up on the board, and I was like, 'Oh, it's an easy dub now,'" Kelly said after the Dodgers' Game 5 comeback and World Series-clinching victory, via Audacy Sports podcast host Rob Bradford. Source: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/dodgers-pitcher-cre... |
11/01/24 | Dodgers' Joe Kelly Took Dig at Yankees Over Defensive Miscues in World Series. Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly reacts after delivering a pitch against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning of a July 2024 game at Minute Maid Park. | Erik Williams-Imagn Images Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly took a shot at the Yankees over their defensive miscues, which ultimately cost them Game 5 of the World Series and helped LA secure a championship. by: Tim Capurso Posted: Nov 1, 2024 / 10:36 AM CDT Updated: Nov 1, 2024 / 10:36 AM CDT SHARE The New York Yankees seemed to be in the driver's seat up 5–0 in the top of the fifth inning of Game 5 of the World Series, but a defensive meltdown in the frame gave the Dodgers new life, and the club took full advantage, Source: https://wgnradio.com/sports/sports-illustrated/71a... |
10/24/24 | Dodgers World Series champion predicted to cut ties with LA in favor of Red Sox. The Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the New York Yankees in the World Series starting October 25. With many key players hitting free agency, the Dodgers need to capitalize on this opportunity. While predicting landing spots for the Dodgers' free agents, FanSided's Zach Pressnell predicted that Joe Kelly will sign with the Boston Red Sox this winter. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/los-angeles-do... |
9/23/24 | Dodgers’ Joe Kelly sees potential for more fun amid the grind. The past three years were a bit of a nightmare for the veteran reliever, but he believes he finally has his old mechanics again, making him better able to harness the run he puts on his two-seam fastball while having more command of his four-seamer. Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/09/23/dodgers-joe-... |
9/12/24 | Dodgers Injury Update: Joe Kelly Beginning Rehab Assignment. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without Joe Kelly since Aug. 31, when he was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation. It's the second IL stint of the season for Kelly, who previously missed more than two months because of a right posterior shoulder strain. The 36-year-old has continued throwing and will take the next step in his recovery when he begins a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday. Source: https://dodgerblue.com/dodgers-injury-update-joe-k... |
8/25/24 | Caballero's 2-run homer off Kelly in the 10th lifts Rays over Dodgers 9-8. José Caballero hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Joe Kelly in the 10th inning after Tampa Bay blew a 4-0 lead in the first and the Rays rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-8 on Saturday night. "That helped us a lot," teammate Junior Caminero said. Jonny DeLuca began the 10th as the designated runner at second, took third on Josh Lowe's groundout and scored on Caballero's shot to left-center off Kelly (1-1). Source: https://www.fox13news.com/sports/caballeros-2-run-... |
8/25/24 | Caballero's 2-run homer off Kelly in the 10th lifts Rays over Dodgers 9-8. José Caballero hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Joe Kelly in the 10th inning after Tampa Bay blew a 4-0 lead in the first and the Rays rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-8. Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips allowed the tying homer to Junior Caminero leading off the ninth. Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahed, two-run homer in the fifth for the Dodgers, but he flied out to the warning track in the 10th. Manuel Rodriguez got the win for the Rays with an inning of relief. Garrett Cleavinger earned his fourth save. Kelly took the loss. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/caballero-s-2... |
8/25/24 | Caballero's 2-run homer off Kelly in the 10th lifts Rays over Dodgers 9-8. José Caballero hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Joe Kelly in the 10th inning after Tampa Bay blew a 4-0 lead in the first and the Rays rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-8. Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips allowed the tying homer to Junior Caminero leading off the ninth. Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahed, two-run homer in the fifth for the Dodgers, but he flied out to the warning track in the 10th. Manuel Rodriguez got the win for the Rays with an inning of relief. Garrett Cleavinger earned his fourth save. Kelly took the loss. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/caballero-s-2... |
7/30/24 | Dodgers News: Joe Kelly Not Impressed With Astros Fans. Joe Kelly has been among the most outspoken players to publicly criticize the Houston Astros for their 2017 World Series cheating scandal, and it's earned him plenty of disdain whenever the Los Angeles Dodgers play at Minute Maid Park. Kelly was not part of the 2017 Dodgers team but firmly planted himself into the proverbial rivalry in 2020 when he brushed back Alex Bregman and made a pouting face at Carlos Correa after striking out the shortstop. The matchup was the first between the Dodgers and Astros since the tainted World Series. Source: https://dodgerblue.com/dodgers-news-joe-kelly-not-... |