In early January 2023, the Milwaukee Brewers DFA’d Trevor Kelley. This move came as a result of the Brew Crew trading for Bryse Wilson. Kelley ended up clearing waivers and electing free agency. He now has signed a new contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.
#Rays add another interesting potential bullpen option on minor-league deal with camp invite, RHP Trevor Kelley. Has time with #RedSox, #Phillies, #Brewers, 1-3, 7.13 in 32 games. Was DFA’d by MIL, cleared waivers, declined AAA assignment, became free agent. 2.26 ERA in minors.
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) January 18, 2023
Kelley appeared in 18 games for the Brewers last season and pitched 23.2 innings. He finished the year with a 6.08 ERA and he surrendered seven home runs. As mentioned above, he did have a great season in the minors, but unfortunately that success did not translate to the major league level.
The Rays and Kelley agreed on a minor league deal with an invite to Major League Camp. Kelley does have one minor league option remaining, so if he does eventually earn a 40-man roster spot he can be optioned to the minors if needed.
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