Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Joe Kelly was removed from Tuesday’s start against the Tampa Bay Rays because of a shoulder injury.
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Latest on Kelly’s Timetable for Return
Wednesday, April 20
Michael Silverman of the Boston Globe reported there’s no timetable for Kelly’s return after an MRI showed no structural damage.
Kelly Placed On DL After Early Exit; Farrell Comments on Status
Tuesday, April 19
Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reported Kelly will be placed on the 15-day disabled list.
After the game, Farrell told reporters he expects Kelly to have a full set of tests and added the team could make additional roster moves.
Inconsistent Kelly Highlights Red Sox’s Weaknesses
Kelly has struggled so far this season prior to Tuesday. The right-hander has a 10.13 ERA with 14 hits and eight walks allowed in eight innings through his first two starts.
Rotation depth is not an area of strength for the Red Sox, who entered play with the seventh-worst ERA and eighth-fewest innings pitched from their starters. Kelly’s performance wasn’t helping matters, but his absence will leave another void in a group that’s already missing Eduardo Rodriguez because of a knee injury.
Stats courtesy of ESPN.com unless otherwise noted.
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