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Casey Kelly | Starting Pitcher

Team: San Diego Padres
Age / DOB:  (23) / 10/4/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 195
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Padres placed LHP Casey Kelly on the 60-day disabled list with a left elbow injury.
Kelly will undergo Tommy John surgery during the first week of April. Obviously, he won't be making any contribution this season. Mar 31 - 1:35 PM

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Casey Kelly will undergo Tommy John surgery during the first week of April.

The procedure had been recommended last week, with the diagnosis evidently backed up by a second opinion. Kelly was shut down for three months of action last season with elbow trouble, and evidently the ligament didn't totally heal, as it started to bother him again this spring. He'll miss all of the 2013 season.
Source: Scott Bair on Twitter
Mar 22 - 12:50 PM
Casey Kelly - S - Padres

Casey Kelly has micro-tears in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and is likely facing Tommy John surgery.

Kelly will seek a second opinion but admitted that he's "prepared (himself) for the worst." The right-hander was shut down for three months of action last season with elbow trouble, and evidently the ligament didn't totally heal. If he does undergo the operation, obviously he would miss all of 2013.
Source: Corey Brock on Twitter
Mar 14 - 6:41 PM
Casey Kelly - S - Padres

Padres manager Bud Black said that Casey Kelly could require Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.

"That's the part of the elbow we're concerned about," Black added. The skipper said that Kelly will talk with his family and might seek a second opinion, but it's looking like all signs are pointing to season-ending surgery. Kelly was shut down for three months last season with elbow issues, but it seems unlikely that the Pads will take the rest and rehab route this time.
Source: Bill Center on Twitter
Mar 13 - 6:52 PM
Casey Kelly - S - Padres

Casey Kelly will undergo a range of tests this week on his sore right (pitching) elbow.

Kelly hasn't appeared in a Cactus League game since March 7 because of right elbow discomfort and the Padres are obviously concerned that he might be dealing with something serious. The young starter also had elbow problems last spring and was shut down for three months as a precautionary measure. The Friars will hope to have some answers soon.
Source: Corey Brock on Twitter
Mar 13 - 5:35 PM
Casey Kelly - S - Padres

The Padres have shut down Casey Kelly.

Kelly was scheduled to start Tuesday against the Brewers, but Anthony Bass will get the nod. He is also expected to skip the Arizona Fall League. The 22-year-old right-hander is healthy, but the Padres don't want to push him any further. Kelly had a 6.21 ERA and 26/10 K/BB ratio in 29 innings over his first six major league starts, but the Padres are hoping he can be a rotation staple for a long time.
Related: Anthony Bass
Source: Corey Brock on Twitter
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 06:31:00 PM
Casey Kelly - S - Padres

Casey Kelly was charged with five runs in 4 2/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Dodgers.

The floodgates opened after Kelly hit Shane Victorino with a breaking ball with the bases loaded and two outs in the fifth, forcing in the first of four runs the Dodgers scored in the frame. Victorino, though, appeared to offer at the pitch, and if Kelly had gotten the call, he would have been through five having allowed just one run. Unfortunately, it just wasn't to be tonight.
Fri, Sep 28, 2012 01:51:00 AM
Casey Kelly - S - Padres

Casey Kelly allowed two runs on seven hits in 4 1/3 innings of Friday's loss to the Giants.

Kelly struck out three and walked four in falling to 2-2. The non-quality start was his third in five outings since joining the Padres rotation, while he's sporting a 5.55 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 20/8 K/BB ratio through 24 1/3 frames. Kelly remains a high-upside talent, but he probably won't be worth a pick in 12-14 team mixed leagues next spring.
Sat, Sep 22, 2012 01:31:00 AM
Casey Kelly - S - Padres

Casey Kelly allowed three runs -- two earned -- in six innings Saturday in a win over the Rockies.

Kelly struck out six and walked none in the win. He was coming off two poor starts, including one versus Colorado in Coors Field, but he allowed just one extra-base hit tonight. While he's thus far proven to be homer-prone, with five homers allowed in 20 innings, he has a nifty 17/4 K/BB ratio.
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 12:58:00 AM
Casey Kelly - S - Padres

Casey Kelly was shelled for six earned runs in 2 1/3 innings Saturday in a loss to the Diamondbacks.

Kelly yielded eight hits and struck out only two. He has struggled mightily since blanking the Braves in his major league debut on August 27 and should be avoided in fantasy leagues down the stretch. The 22-year-old has a bright future, but he's clearly not quite ready.
Sat, Sep 8, 2012 11:52:00 PM
Casey Kelly - S - Padres

Casey Kelly struggled in a no-decision against the Rockies on Sunday, surrendering seven runs (five earned) on eight hits over 5 2/3 innings of work.

He struck out five and walked two in the game. It wasn’t nearly as impressive as his major league debut earlier in the week, but you have to cut him some slack considering he was pitching at Coors Field. All seven runs scored in the third inning, highlighted by two-run homers from Tyler Colvin and Ramon Hernandez. He’ll look to get back on track when he takes a 1-0 record and 3.86 ERA into Saturday’s home start against the Diamondbacks.
Sun, Sep 2, 2012 06:37:00 PM
Casey Kelly - S - Padres

Casey Kelly blanked the Braves for six innings Monday to pick up a victory in his major league debut.

Kelly, who was called up from Double-A before the game, allowed just three hits, and the Padres combined on a four-hit shutout. Kelly struck out four and walked two while throwing 87 pitches. He didn't show quite as much velocity tonight as he has at times in the minors, but he combined good stuff with plenty of poise. It looks like he'll be worth using in NL-only leagues.
Tue, Aug 28, 2012 12:49:00 AM
Casey Kelly - S - Padres

Padres purchased the contract of RHP Casey Kelly from Double-A San Antonio.

Kelly will make his major league debut Monday night against the Braves. The 22-year-old right-hander missed a large chunk of the season due to a strained right elbow, but he bounced back with a 3.78 ERA and 18/3 K/BB ratio in 16 2/3 innings over three starts at the Double-A level this month. He should have some value in NL-only leagues down the stretch.
Mon, Aug 27, 2012 05:40:00 PM
Casey Kelly - S - Padres

MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez confirms Casey Kelly will make his major league debut Monday against the Braves.

An expected move, but it's now official. Kelly owns a 3.78 ERA over his first 73 pro starts and will replace Jason Marquis (wrist) in the Padres' starting rotation. The 22-year-old will be the 15th pitcher to start a game for San Diego this season.
Source: Jesse Sanchez on Twitter
Sun, Aug 26, 2012 02:36:00 PM
Casey Kelly - S - Padres

Casey Kelly is expected to make his major league debut Monday against the Braves.

Kelly missed almost the entire season due to an elbow injury, but is 0-1 with a 3.78 ERA in three rehab starts with Double-A San Antonio. Look for him to take the place of Jason Marquis (wrist) as the Padres' fifth starter.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
Sat, Aug 25, 2012 11:25:00 AM

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1B1Yonder Alonso
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2B1Jedd Gyorko
2Logan Forsythe
3Alexi Amarista
SS1Everth Cabrera
3B1Chase Headley
LF1Carlos Quentin
2Kyle Blanks
CF1Cameron Maybin
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RF1Will Venable
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PosRoleName
S1Edinson Volquez
2Clayton Richard
3Jason Marquis
4Eric Stults
5Andrew Cashner
6Burch Smith
7Cory Luebke
8Joe Wieland
9Casey Kelly
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R1Huston Street
2Luke Gregerson
3Dale Thayer
4Joe Thatcher
5Anthony Bass
6Tyson Ross
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