Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays released pitcher Justin Kelly from their Double-A team, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Kelly, 27, struggled with a high ERA this past season and had several injuries over the last two years.
Key Facts
- The Toronto Blue Jays released Justin Kelly, a right-handed pitcher.
- Justin Kelly is 27 years old and played in Double-A level for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
- Kelly began playing with the Blue Jays' organization in 2021 as an undrafted free agent.
- He successfully pitched with a 1.80 ERA in High-A Vancouver in 2023.
- In 2024, Kelly had a promising start with a 2.30 ERA but later struggled with a .591 ERA.
- Kelly faced injuries and missed the last two months of the 2024 season.
- Despite struggles, he has experience and some success against future major league players.