by David Leisering | Rays Correspondent | Sat, Jan 10th 8:40pm EST
Kevin Kelly and the Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a $925K contract in 2026 to avoid arbitration. (Mark Feinsand on X)
Rays settlements, per sources:
Bryan Baker $1.275M
Garrett Cleavinger $2.4M
Nick Fortes $2.535M
Griffin Jax $3.565M
Kevin Kelly $925K
Josh Lowe $1.6M
Richie Palacios $945K
Ryan Pepiot $3.025M
Steven Wilson $1.52M
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) January 8, 2026
Fantasy Impact:
Kelly suffered his worst season at the big league level in 2025, pitching to a 5.90 ERA in 41 games with the Rays. The home run ball affected the righthander as he allowed 11 long balls in just 39.2 innings. Kelly has had success in Tampa as he has a 3.55 ERA in 177.1 innings over three seasons. He will be competing for a bullpen spot on the Opening Day roster during spring training.
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