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Shawn Kelley | Relief Pitcher

Team: New York Yankees
Age / DOB:  (29) / 4/26/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 220
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Shawn Kelley has been awarded a spot in the Yankees' bullpen.
Kelley ultimately got the nod over David Aardsma, who was designated for assignment. The 28-year-old had a 3.25 ERA and 45/15 K/BB ratio over 44 1/3 innings last season with Seattle and should do fine as a middle reliever for New York. Mar 29 - 5:29 PM
Source: Sweeny Murti on Twitter

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Shawn Kelley - R - Yankees

Shawn Kelley gave up his first three runs of the spring Saturday against the Phillies.

Kelley, who was acquired from the Mariners last month, had pitched five scoreless innings this spring. He's a nice enough choice as the third or fourth right-hander in a major league pen, but since he has options left, the Yankees may well send him down later this month.
Mar 16 - 3:55 PM
Shawn Kelley - R - Yankees

Yankees acquired RHP Shawn Kelley from the Mariners in exchange for OF Abraham Almonte.

Kelley had been designated for assignment last week. The right-hander is signed cheaply at $935,000 and put up a 3.25 ERA and 45/15 K/BB ratio over 44 1/3 innings last year for the M's. He'll work the middle innings with the Yankees.
Feb 13 - 7:20 PM
Shawn Kelley - R - Yankees

Mariners designated RHP Shawn Kelley for assignment.

The move clears a spot for the newly-signed Kelly Shoppach on the 40-man roster. The Mariners and Kelley avoided arbitration last week by agreeing to a one-year, $935,000 contract. If he is claimed on waivers, his new team will be responsible for his salary for 2013. The 28-year-old right-hander had a 3.25 ERA and 45/15 K/BB ratio over 44 1/3 innings last year, so he should draw interest.
Feb 7 - 4:40 PM
Shawn Kelley - R - Yankees

Mariners and RHP Shawn Kelley avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $935,000 contract.

Kelley requested $1.2 million and the Mariners offered $750,000 when the two sides exchanged arbitration figures on January 18. Kelley posted a 3.25 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 45/15 K/BB ratio over 44 1/3 innings in 2012.
Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter
Jan 30 - 8:24 PM
Shawn Kelley - R - Yankees

Shawn Kelley requested $1.2 million and was offered $750,000 from the Mariners when arbitration figures were exchanged Friday.

Kelley is arbitration eligible for the second time due to his status as a super-two player. He's coming off a solid 2012 campaign where he posted a 3.25 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 45/15 K/BB ratio in 44 1/3 innings. He'll return to his middle relief role with the M's in 2013.
Source: CBSSports.com
Jan 18 - 7:32 PM
Shawn Kelley - R - Yankees

Mariners recalled RHP Shawn Kelley from Triple-A Tacoma.

Kelley has posted a 3.41 ERA in 34 1/3 innings this year in the majors. He will serve as a middle reliever.
Tue, Sep 4, 2012 05:40:00 PM
Shawn Kelley - R - Yankees

Mariners optioned RHP Shawn Kelley to Triple-A Tacoma.

Kelley is the corresponding move with Charlie Furbush returning from the disabled list. He posted a 3.42 ERA in 36 relief appearances with the Mariners, and should return to a setup role later this season.
Fri, Aug 17, 2012 04:54:00 PM
Shawn Kelley - R - Yankees

Mariners recalled RHP Shawn Kelley from Triple-A Tacoma.

Kelley had registered four saves, a 1.23 ERA and a 19/4 strikeout-to-walk ratio through 14 2/3 innings at Triple-A. He'll likely work in middle relief for the Mariners.
Sat, May 5, 2012 05:22:00 PM
Shawn Kelley - R - Yankees

Mariners optioned RHP Shawn Kelley to Triple-A Tacoma.

Kelley gave up a go-ahead two-run homer to Yoenis Cespedes in his lone appearance in last week's Opening Series against the A's in Japan. This move is a minor surprise, as the 27-year-old right-hander is expected to serve in a set-up role this season, but the M's sent him down because he had options remaining. He should be back before long.
Tue, Apr 3, 2012 12:47:00 PM
Shawn Kelley - R - Yankees

The Mariners and RHP Shawn Kelley avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $600,000 contract.

Kelley was arbitration-eligible for the first time this offseason as a Super Two. The 27-year-old right-hander made his way back from Tommy John surgery last season and posted 12 2/3 scoreless innings with the Mariners as a September call-up. He should help set up for closer Brandon League in 2012.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Tue, Jan 17, 2012 01:59:00 PM
Shawn Kelley - R - Yankees

Shawn Kelley has not allowed a run in four appearances since returning to the majors on September 1.

Kelley missed exactly one year after undergoing partial Tommy John surgery last September. He was a talented reliever before the procedure and has apparently maintained his ability through the long recovery process.
Source: Everett Herald
Mon, Sep 12, 2011 10:08:00 AM
Shawn Kelley - R - Yankees

Mariners recalled RHP Shawn Kelley from Triple-A Tacoma.

Kelley is finally back from partial Tommy John surgery. He'll serve as a middle reliever down the stretch.
Thu, Sep 1, 2011 07:00:00 PM
Shawn Kelley - R - Yankees

Mariners activated RHP Shawn Kelley from the 60-day disabled list, optioned him to Triple-A Tacoma.

Kelley is working his way back from partial Tommy John surgery and has a 2.79 ERA and 10/1 K/BB ratio over 9 2/3 rehab innings. He should be up with the Mariners later this season.
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 08:04:00 PM
Shawn Kelley - R - Yankees

Shawn Kelley (elbow) threw another scoreless rehab inning Saturday for Triple-A Tacoma.

Kelley also delivered a scoreless frame in his rehab debut last Thursday. The right-hander is making his way back from partial Tommy John surgery and is expected to return to the Seattle bullpen by mid-August.
Source: Everett Herald
Mon, Aug 1, 2011 09:28:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Francisco Cervelli
2Chris Stewart
3Austin Romine
1B1Mark Teixeira
2Lyle Overbay
2B1Robinson Cano
SS1Derek Jeter
2Eduardo Nunez
3Jayson Nix
4Reid Brignac
3B1Alex Rodriguez
2Kevin Youkilis
3David Adams
LF1Curtis Granderson
2Vernon Wells
CF1Brett Gardner
RF1Ichiro Suzuki
2Brennan Boesch
3Ben Francisco
DH1Travis Hafner
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1CC Sabathia
2Hiroki Kuroda
3Andy Pettitte
4Phil Hughes
5Ivan Nova
6David Phelps
7Michael Pineda
8Vidal Nuno
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Mariano Rivera
2David Robertson
3Boone Logan
4Joba Chamberlain
5Shawn Kelley
6Adam Warren
7Cesar Cabral
8Preston Claiborne