The 2019 season was a mixed bag for Joe Kelly, who looked to make a good impression in his first year with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He endured a rough first two months of the season before turning a corner in June. His success carried over into the second half, where he posted a 3.48 ERA with 10.9 strikeouts per nine innings in 25 appearances.
Kelly’s struggles resurfaced in the National League Division Series, as he allowed six runs in 2.1 innings of work against the Washington Nationals and took the loss in the deciding Game 5 at Dodger Stadium.