While it’s been almost a week since the news broke of the Dodgers signing righty reliever Joe Kelly, there still hasn’t been an formal announcement from the team, which indicates there is some kind of holdup making the contract official.
There may be delays with Kelly’s physical exam, or there could be more time needed to put into legal jargon the particulars of the deal. Some have even speculated that there may be a trade in the works, giving the Dodgers the opportunity to clear roster space without having to release any players.
As Andy mentioned in her column yesterday, some rumors—as unbelievable as they sound—are even swirling about Bryce Harper having agreed to a deal, but the Dodgers are “purportedly” trying to move some players before they make an announcement.