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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 31: Manager Mark Kotsay #7 of the Athletics relieves Michael Kelly #49 in the top of the third inning against the New York Yankees at Sutter Health Park on May 31, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The Athletics recently faced the Miami Marlins in a weekend series. They were swept and will get an off day on Monday, but the A’s are set to play the Detroit Tigers next week.
During the Marlins series, which, as always, when the games are in West Sacramento, the Athletics had a hard time getting consistent outs. The A’s are 19-28 at home this season.
They also happened to make a notable roster move while playing the Marlins.
Athletics Release Michael Kelly
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 31: Michael Kelly #49 of the Athletics pitches against the New York Yankees in the top of the third inning at Sutter Health Park on May 31, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Per MLB.com’s transactions tracker, the Athletics released Michael Kelly on Sunday, July 5, after their series with the Marlins.
Michael Kelly has pitched in parts of 5 MLB seasons and had spent the last three seasons with the Athletics.
This year, while working 5.0 innings, Michael Kelly surrendered nine earned runs. He gave up 12 hits, one home run, and walked six batters in that span. He had been a serviceable reliever for the Athletics in both 2024 and 2025, but the 33-year-old right-hander will be in search of a new MLB organization.
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