The Dodgers and reliever Joe Kelly are nearing a deal to keep the right-hander in Los Angeles, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly.
A longtime fan favorite and member of the club’s 2020 World Series-winning team, Kelly was reacquired by the Dodgers at the trade deadline last season. The 35-year-old Southland native made only 11 appearances following the move, but still posted a 1.74 ERA to bolster the club’s bullpen down the stretch of its 100-win season.
Kelly was less effective before the trade, with a 4.97 ERA to start the season while playing with the Chicago White Sox.