what happened to joe kelly

Joe Kelly is currently a free agent as of 2025 after an injury-riddled 2024 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He dealt with shoulder problems that limited his playing time and effectiveness. Despite considering retirement earlier in the year due to his shoulder not being 100% healed, Kelly expressed a desire to continue playing if he recovers. He has stated that he would only sign with the Dodgers and has been preparing for a potential comeback with them. As of recent reports in mid-2025, Kelly has been throwing bullpen sessions for the Dodgers and hopes to return to help their bullpen, which has struggled with injuries and performance. However, he has not officially signed a contract yet. He also remains involved in baseball by managing his son's youth team. Additionally, Kelly was announced to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium before the 2025 Wild Card series game in late September, suggesting a continued positive relationship with the Dodgers organization.