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Joe Kelly Has A New Home With An AL Contender

By Andres Chavez March 14, 2022 @andres_chavez13

Joe Kelly #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning of Game Two of the National League Championship Series at Truist Park on October 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

 

The Chicago White Sox sure like their relievers.

Right-handed flamethrower Joe Kelly, who spent the last three seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, is going to the south side on a two-year, $17 million contract.

The deal also includes a club option for the 2024 campaign, so theoretically, the Pale Hose can have Kelly for the next three seasons if they so desire.

The news was announced on Monday via Twitter by the team.

The #WhiteSox and right-handed reliever Joe Kelly have agreed to terms on a two-year, $17-million contract, which includes a club option for the 2024 season. pic.twitter.com/buHNMB4OIY

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 14, 2022

Kelly is what one would consider a veteran, at 33 years old, but he very much remains a solid contributor.

The White Sox bring in another reliever to their collection: in the last couple of years, they signed Liam Hendriks and traded for Craig Kimbrel and Kendall Graveman.

They clearly prioritize a stellar bullpen: even if they haven’t yet made the deep playoff run we are all expecting, the idea is solid on paper and could return results this year.

 

A Rock-Solid Reliever For The White Sox

Kelly pitched 44 innings in 2021 with the Dodgers, posting a solid 2.86 ERA and a 3.08 FIP (Fielding Independent Pitching).

Additionally, he had 10.23 strikeouts per nine innings and 3.07 walks per nine, so he was dominant.

It was one of his best seasons as a reliever, as he posted a 0.7 WAR (Wins Above Replacement).

Ever since making the move to a full-time reliever, Kelly has shown he can be a high-leverage reliever.

In five seasons between 2017 and 2021, he posted an ERA over four two times: the other three, he was under 3.00.

He can get out of jams with his big fastball, one that can reach triple digits but usually sits in the high-nineties.

Last year, he averaged 98.1 mph with the pitch.

The White Sox are hoping he can be just as effective as he was last year.

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About Andres Chavez

Sportswriter, fantasy sports enthusiast. Covering MLB, NBA, and NFL from every possible angle.

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