Jul 30, 2020; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly (17) throws to Arizona in the seventh inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY NETWORK Mlb Los Angeles Dodgers At Arizona Diamondbacks
Dodgers: Joe Kelly Agrees to Deal with Chicago White Sox
The Dodgers re-signed Clayton Kershaw on Friday, but the same can't be said for reliever Joe Kelly. According reports, Kelly has agreed to a two-year deal with Chicago White Sox. USA Today's Bob Nightengale was the first to report the news.
AM570's David Vassegh stated that Tony LaRussa was a big reason the Kelly-to-Chicago happened so quickly.
Considering that Kelly stated in February that there was "mutual interest" in the reliever re-signing with LA, the news comes as a bit of surprise for Dodgers fans. Back in November, the Dodgers had declined Kelly's fourth-year team option which resulted in the 33-year-old becoming a free agent.
In 115 appearances with the Dodgers, Kelly posted a 3.59 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP.
