Not many players did better for themselves in the 2018 Major League Baseball playoffs than Joe Kelly.
Kelly was sensational throughout the Boston Red Sox’s march to a World Series title, owning a 2-1 record with a 0.79 ERA with 13 strikeouts over 11 1/3 total innings. Kelly took his game to the next level in the Fall Classic, allowing just four hits over six scoreless innings.
The dominant stretch came at a perfect time for Kelly, who’s set to hit the open market when MLB free agency opens this offseason. The right-hander has experienced success as a middle reliever, but he could be looking for an elevated role out of the bullpen.
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