I got Porsche from Ohtani, but I'm on the verge of retirement...Rumors of coming back? have the possibility of contacting

Jul 28, 2025

I got Porsche from Ohtani, but I'm on the verge of retirement...Rumors of coming back? have the possibility of contacting
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"If I come back healthy, I will play in only one team."

The news of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the U.S. Major League Baseball is 'On the 28th (Korea time), 'Justification' reported the news of 'Joe Kelly's FA status and an update on the possibility of returning to the Dodgers.

Kelly made his debut with the st. Louis Cardinals in 2012, played for the Boston Red Sox and the Dodgers from 2019 to 2021. Having qualified as an FA, he wore a Chicago White Sox uniform but came back to the Dodgers in a trade in 2023. He overwhelmed his opponent by throwing a fastball in the late 150km period, and signed an FA contract with the Dodgers for a year and $8 million ahead of the 2024 season.




A one-year contract did not lead to a 'happy ending'. It was a good start. The Dodgers recruited Shohei Ohtani as an FA, and Kelly conceded his number 17. Ohtani presented a luxury car Porsche as a gift. In response to Ohtani's gift, Kelly smiled "It's an honor to give Ohtani his jersey number"

A video that gave up number 17 to Otani and received a new number 99. Joe Kelly's Wife SNS
I got Porsche from Ohtani, but I'm on the verge of retirement...Rumors of coming back? have the possibility of contacting
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The problem was the regular season. He made a fresh start by wearing number 99, which is 'Ryu Hyun-jin's back number', but suffered from a shoulder injury. In the end, he pitched 32 innings in 35 games. In the end, he did not make the fall baseball roster, and his companion with the Dodgers ended.

Kelly dreamed of extending her active career, but it wasn't easy. Eventually, he was forced into retirement without finding a new nest.




The Dodgers are ranked first in the National League West with 61 wins and 45 losses until the 28th. However, he has lost two consecutive games, and in the last 10 games, he has not maintained a 50% winning rate with four wins and six losses. In particular, he ranks 24th in the league with an ERA of 4.33.

It has been reported that Kelly, who played 485 games in the Major League and recorded seven saves with 103 holds, could be pushed to return to reinforce the back door.

'Dodgers Nation' is 'Not many players in the Dodgers fan community have been as loved as Kelly in recent years. Born in southern California, he grew up watching Dodgers games from a young age, mocking the Houston Astros for legendary expressions, and performing in a mariachi jacket at the White House, he has not taken the mound yet this season. It's because he failed to take the postseason due to a shoulder injury last year.




Kelly also has a different affection for the Dodgers. According to the media, Kelly appeared on the podcast 'Foul Terry'I'll play for only one team if I come back healthy. The team also revealed that the Dodgers..."

The media reported 'Kelly spent five seasons with the Dodgers alone. He pointed out that if he returns to the team where he has worked for the longest time and is healthy, the declaration that he will play only for the Dodgers adds weight.

The key is Kelly's physical condition. Media outlets say that `Kelly's arm speed has returned to his recent rehabilitation process, and he has played bullpen pitching twice on the mound without pain. He also said that not having undergone off-season surgery is also a positive recovery factor.

I got Porsche from Ohtani, but I'm on the verge of retirement...Rumors of coming back? have the possibility of contacting
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Kelly's return has yet to be decided. The Dodgers Nation is also uncertain whether Kelly will fully recover his health and be included in the player's option. It wasn't even guaranteed that the Dodgers' interest in him actually existed. However, Kelly has a deep relationship with the team and the front office, and has a great affection for the organization, including fans. If Kelly goes back to before his injury, there is a high possibility that he will communicate again.

The media continued 'Kelly is a proven adventurer and fastball pitcher with postseason experience. This type of pitcher is hard to find. This is especially true for uncertain trade markets,' he said, highlighting Kelly's value.



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