Who is Joe Kelly? Inside the MLB pitcher’s 13-year career with the Red Sox, Dodgers, and World Series wins before retirement

Joe Kelly has ended his MLB career after 13 seasons. He shared the news on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast in early 2026.
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Joe Kelly Announces End Of His Playing Career

After 13 Major League seasons, reliever Joe Kelly has decided to call a career, as the right-hander told WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford on a recent edition (audio link) of the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast.