August, the Orioles, and the Trade Deadline all arrive: BAL @ TEX 8/1-3

[DTC]

We got a nice return for Bush.

It was a decent return for sure.
With Kelly’s velo and k/9 he would probably be a great relief pitcher
He may make it as a starter if he can hone his bb/9.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

16th in the Brewers system.

AGE

22

BATS

L

DOB

12/05/1999

THROWS

L

HT

6' 5"

DRAFTED

2019, 2nd (65) - MIL

WT

205

ETA

2023

TWITTER

@AJKjr16

Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 45 | Overall: 45

The Brewers knew they had a long-term project on their hands in 2019 when they selected Kelly in the second round out of Wabash Valley (Ill.) Community College. The 6-foot-6 southpaw struck out 112 batters in 52 2/3 innings that spring but had done so while relying heavily on his fastball. The pandemic wiped out his potential first full season in 2020, and he moved to the alternate training site, where he focused on his slider and changeup. However, Kelly needed surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome that November, throwing a wrench in his progress. He made nine appearances between the Arizona Complex League, Low-A Carolina and High-A Wisconsin last season.

The 2022 season was essentially a rehab season for the southpaw, and his return to the mound in July was meant to get him back in the rhythm of pitching. The good news: he didn’t report any physical issues over the summer. The bad news: his control was inconsistent, and he issued 16 walks in 17 Low-A innings (five of which came in one start that lasted 1/3 of a frame). That’s easy to shrug off so close after the surgery, but it’s worth monitoring going forward.

Stuffwise, Kelly is back to throwing in the mid-90s with his heater, and he’s been as high as 99 mph in the past. His slider can be a big breaker that looks like Kelly’s best chance at getting a second above-average pitch. His changeup remains a work in progress -- progress that will continue when he adds more meaningful innings in 2022. Kelly’s size and sidearm delivery make him a presence on the mound, one with questions remaining but more mid-rotation upside the further he gets from the knife.

From looking at his stats his issue was control. You stated the number of strikeouts and he has given up about a baseline every 2 innings.

 

[Bmurph]

We got a nice return for Bush.

If they trade Moore and Marteen, we'll be down an opener/BP piece, one of our only other reliable BP pieces besides Burke and our best starter. It will definitely be call up time for some that may not be ready and the pitching may be tough to stomach the rest of the way-but I think we definitely could grab a few more infield prospects

 

[saddles]

Quintana is a rental that’s not quite as good as Martin Perez.
Curious what kind of package St Louis had to give up for him.
I want to retain Perez unless the deal is too good to pass up.
I think the WhiteSox might be interested in Perez

Cardinals number 10 prospect and a young pitcher who has been converted into a reliever at the big league level.

 

[saddles]

If they trade Moore and Marteen, we'll be down an opener/BP piece, one of our only other reliable BP pieces besides Burke and our best starter. It will definitely be call up time for some that may not be ready and the pitching may be tough to stomach the rest of the way-but I think we definitely could grab a few more infield prospects

I wonder if Burke will be dealt?

 

[Bmurph]

I wonder if Burke will be dealt?

I am sure someone could offer a SS prospect from their lower level minor leagues and maybe a 2B to go along with him, for Burke....lol

 

[Bmurph]

Odorizzi got traded from the Astros to the Braves for reliever Will Smith

 

[saddles]

16th in the Brewers system.

AGE

22

BATS

L

DOB

12/05/1999

THROWS

L

HT

6' 5"

DRAFTED

2019, 2nd (65) - MIL

WT

205

ETA

2023

TWITTER

@AJKjr16

Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 45 | Overall: 45

The Brewers knew they had a long-term project on their hands in 2019 when they selected Kelly in the second round out of Wabash Valley (Ill.) Community College. The 6-foot-6 southpaw struck out 112 batters in 52 2/3 innings that spring but had done so while relying heavily on his fastball. The pandemic wiped out his potential first full season in 2020, and he moved to the alternate training site, where he focused on his slider and changeup. However, Kelly needed surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome that November, throwing a wrench in his progress. He made nine appearances between the Arizona Complex League, Low-A Carolina and High-A Wisconsin last season.

The 2022 season was essentially a rehab season for the southpaw, and his return to the mound in July was meant to get him back in the rhythm of pitching. The good news: he didn’t report any physical issues over the summer. The bad news: his control was inconsistent, and he issued 16 walks in 17 Low-A innings (five of which came in one start that lasted 1/3 of a frame). That’s easy to shrug off so close after the surgery, but it’s worth monitoring going forward.

Stuffwise, Kelly is back to throwing in the mid-90s with his heater, and he’s been as high as 99 mph in the past. His slider can be a big breaker that looks like Kelly’s best chance at getting a second above-average pitch. His changeup remains a work in progress -- progress that will continue when he adds more meaningful innings in 2022. Kelly’s size and sidearm delivery make him a presence on the mound, one with questions remaining but more mid-rotation upside the further he gets from the knife.

From Evan Grant:

“He’s got a very bright future ahead of him,” Rangers president of baseball operations Jon Daniels said. “He’s got a three-pitch [fastball, slider, changeup] mix. We’re going to send him to Double-A and see what he can do.”

 

[Senator_fan]

It was a decent return for sure.
With Kelly’s velo and k/9 he would probably be a great relief pitcher
He may make it as a starter if he can hone his bb/9.

Albert Abreu had control problems with the Rangers so he was dealt to KC and he walked 4 batters in 4 innings so they dealt him to the Yankees. Aaron Boone said I think we can fix that. As a Yankee Abreu has only walked 4 batters in 17 innings and his ERA is 1.06 for them.

 

[saddles]

Skubal may be off the market.

 

[saddles]

 

[Bmurph]

Skubal may be off the market.

I feel like there were better options

 

[Bmurph]

That TOS always scarss me a little after Harrison

 

[Bmurph]

Maybe an oblique and that would likely mean a significant IL stint. May have to call up Leiter and Kumar before it's all said and done

 

[armadillooutlaw]

Maybe an oblique and that would likely mean a significant IL stint. May have to call up Leiter and Kumar before it's all said and done

Well, Ragans is already knocking on the door and was probably going to displace Otto or Howard at some point, so just bring him up.

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

That wasn't a fun game to see live

 

[Nightcrawler]

Was never a huge fan of Matt bush. He’s old and gets hurt often. I’d rather have the prospects.

 

[Bmurph]

Well, Ragans is already knocking on the door and was probably going to displace Otto or Howard at some point, so just bring him up.

Yeah, I am just wondering if we are gonna need replacements for Gray and Perez too

 

[WastinSomeTime]

From looking at his stats his issue was control. You stated the number of strikeouts and he has given up about a baseline every 2 innings.

That was supposed to be base hits. In 91 innings he has given up just 60 hits with 119 K's as was posted earlier but with 52 base on balls. There is potential there if he can not give away so many free passes.

 

[Kelleyman]