Pitcher Antoine Kelly was claimed on waivers by the Colorado Rockies, it was announced on Monday. Kelly had been designated for assignment last week by the Texas Rangers in order to clear a 40 man roster spot for pitcher Daniel Robert.
Kelly, a 24 year old lefthander, was a second round pick of the Milwaukee Brewers in 2019 out of Wabash Valley College. Milwaukee traded him to the Rangers in 2022 in the deal that sent Matt Bush to Milwaukee.
Kelly put up a 4.43 ERA in 109 innings between high-A and AA in 2022, with 143 Ks against 71 walks.