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March 14—The Chicago White Sox have signed veteran free agent, right-hander Joe Kelly to a two-year, $17 million contract ($7MM in 2022, $9MM in 2023, $9.5MM option for 2024 with $1MM buyout). Kelly was drafted by the Cardinals in 2009, making his major league debut in 2012. He was traded to the Red Sox in 2014 and signed by the Dodgers as a free agent after the 2018 season. Last season he posted a record of 2-0, with an ERA of 2.86 in 44.0 IP (15 BB, 50 SO). Kelly is coming off of a nerve injury sustained at the end of last season.
Joe Kelly on joining the White Sox via mlb.com: