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Update on Joe Kelly, postseason roster news

He’ll pitch this weekend

MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers at Boston Red Sox Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

As the Dodgers wrap up their 2019 campaign, here’s the latest in regards to the health of some players, as well as potential postseason roster moves.

Joe Kelly

It looks like will finally see Joe Kelly get some game action this weekend. He hasn’t pitched since September 18, but Dave Roberts said it wasn’t anything serious and he’d be fine for October. He threw a bullpen session today, and he’s expected to pitch on Sunday in the season-finale.

Other news

  • Justin Turner might start on Saturday
  • Both Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin have a strong possibility of making the postseason roster
  • The Dodgers plan on carrying nine relievers, along with their three starters on Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler and Hyun-Jin Ryu
  • Rich Hill will start on Sunday and is expected to go three innings