NEWS
7:49 PM - Keone Kela (CWS) signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox on Wednesday.
4:49 PM - Keone Kela (LAA) signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Thursday and was assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
11:10 AM - Keone Kela (AZ) (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
4:38 PM - Keone Kela (SD) Padres transferred Kela (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Sunday.
4:31 PM - Keone Kela (SD) underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
1:21 PM - Keone Kela (SD) will travel to Texas on Monday to receive a second opinion on his injured right arm, the Associated Press reports.
4:41 PM - Keone Kela (SD) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right forearm Saturday.
10:25 AM - Keone Kela (SD) exited Friday's game against the Giants due to forearm tightness, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
3:23 PM - Keone Kela (SD) (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday.
7:21 PM - Keone Kela (SD) was placed on the injured list with right shoulder tightness,AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
9:59 PM - Keone Kela (SD) (2-1) allowed three earned runs on two hits and one walk while striking out one in an inning of relief Wednesday against the Brewers. He took the loss.
8:27 AM - Keone Kela (SD) (1-0) struck out two batters during a 1-2-3 seventh inning as he picked up his first win if the season against the Giants on Tuesday night.
12:18 PM - Keone Kela (SD) (forearm) is scheduled to pitch as a reliever in Saturday's spring game against the Dodgers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
11:51 PM - Keone Kela (SD) (forearm) signed a contract with the Padres on Sunday, Andersen Pickard of MLBDailyDish.com reports.
2:47 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) Pirates transferred Kela (forearm) from the 10-day injured list to the 45-day IL on Sunday.
6:28 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (forearm) is playing light catch on flat ground but has shifted is preparing for the offseason, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
4:55 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (forearm) continues to work towards his return, though the Pirates aren't sure he'll have time to do so before the end of the season, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
5:55 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (forearm) has thrown off a mound, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
5:49 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (forearm) played catch from 120 feet Wednesday and could throw a bullpen session later this week, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
1:22 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with right forearm tightness, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
9:36 AM - Keone Kela (Pit) (forearm) won't throw until the tightness in his arm resolves itself, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
1:23 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (forearm) still hasn't thrown since Friday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
6:35 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (forearm) is available for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
7:06 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) general manager Ben Cherington said Sunday that the team isn't concerned about Kela's forearm injury, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
8:15 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (forearm) will be shut down for a few days and will be reevaluated early next week, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
10:16 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) exited Friday's game against the Brewers with forearm tightness, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
11:52 AM - Keone Kela (Pit) pitched a scoreless inning in a 6-3 loss to Cleveland on Tuesday. He allowed no hits and one walk while striking out two batters.
2:35 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (undisclosed) was activated from the injured list Thursday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
2:22 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (illness) will be activated from the injured list ahead of the Pirates' upcoming series in Cincinnati, which begins Thursday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
1:28 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (COVID-19) is scheduled to throw another live bullpen session in the next couple days, general manager Ben Cherington told 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
8:21 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) manager Derek Shelton said Monday that Kela (COVID-19) would serve as the team's closer upon returning from the injured list, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
1:53 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (illness) will not be activated for at least a few days, general manager Ben Cherington told 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
12:40 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) cleared the league's COVID-19 protocols and is working out at the team facility, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
9:19 AM - Keone Kela (Pit) (undisclosed) was placed on the injured list Thursday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
9:25 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) Derek Shelton said Wednesday that Kela has yet to see the field at Pirates' summer training for unspecified reasons, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
10:51 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) who was named Pittsburgh's closer prior to spring training, allowed four runs in five innings over five games of Grapefruit League action.
11:42 AM - Keone Kela (Pit) allowed three runs on three hits in one inning Thursday. He threw one wild pitch while striking out one batter.
9:23 AM - Keone Kela (Pit) struck out the side in a scoreless outing against the Tigers on Sunday. He walked one batter.
11:44 AM - Keone Kela (Pit) (illness) is scheduled to face hitters Thursday in a live batting practice session, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
12:45 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) didn't throw Tuesday due to a viral infection, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
1:15 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) was confirmed as the Pirates' closer by manager Derek Shelton on Wednesday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
4:21 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) agreed to a one-year, $3.725 million deal with the Pirates, avoiding arbitration, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
3:44 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) manager Neal Huntington confirmed that Kela will serve as the team's closer for the rest of 2019, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
2:51 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) is a likely frontrunner among relievers in line to receive save opportunities with Felipe Vazquez (restricted list) out.
10:25 AM - Keone Kela (Pit) struck out a pair of batters in a scoreless inning against the Giants on Thursday.
12:39 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) will be placed on the paternity list Wednesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
10:26 AM - Keone Kela (Pit) pitched a scoreless inning against the Angels on Wednesday. He struck out one batter without allowing a hit or walk.
6:49 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) will begin serving his 10-game suspension Saturday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
3:32 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) was suspended 10 games for his role in Tuesday's bench-clearing incident with the Reds, Jared Diamond of The Wall Street Journal reports.
12:53 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) pitched a scoreless inning Wednesday against the Cardinals, allowing one hit while striking out one batter.
6:32 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (suspension) was officially reinstated prior to Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
4:22 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (suspension) is expected to join the team prior to Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
6:25 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (shoulder) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and then given a two-game suspension due to a violation of his contract Monday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
6:17 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (shoulder) will not be activated Monday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
5:34 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) Clint Hurdle suggested the Pirates are eyeing Monday for Kela's (shoulder) return from the 60-day injured list, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
11:34 AM - Keone Kela (Pit) (shoulder) could be activated from the 60-day injured list as soon as Saturday or Sunday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
12:13 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (shoulder) will make a rehab appearance for Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
7:58 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (shoulder) is starting a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
1:58 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (shoulder) threw a simulated game Saturday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
7:38 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
10:46 AM - Keone Kela (Pit) Kela (shoulder) threw on flat ground Sunday, he's not close to returning, general manager Neal Huntington told 93.7 The Fan radio in Pittsburgh.
7:23 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (shoulder) threw out to 105 feet Wednesday, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
4:40 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (shoulder) restarted a throwing program in Bradenton, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
3:58 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday.
5:40 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (shoulder) will begin a throwing program Thursday or Friday, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
8:23 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) was returned from his rehab assignment Friday due to reoccurring right shoulder discomfort, Nubyjas Wilborn of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
5:24 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (shoulder) will pitch one inning at Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
4:49 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (shoulder) threw a 21-pitch simulated game Wednesday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
2:05 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (shoulder) is throwing off flat ground, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
4:46 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Nubyjas Wilborn of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
2:34 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) Pirates are still assessing Kela's injured right shoulder and aren't expected to make him available for Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
4:15 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) (shoulder) isn't expected to be available for Tuesday's game against Texas after throwing a side session, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
10:00 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) was removed from Saturday's game against the Athletics with right shoulder discomfort, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
10:51 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) hurled a clean seventh inning against San Francisco on Sunday, striking out one batter without allowing a hit or walk.
11:58 AM - Keone Kela (Pit) surrendered one run -- a solo shot to Anthony Rendon -- in one inning Friday. He struck out one batter without issuing a walk.
8:28 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) allowed four runs on four hits while recording one strikeout over one inning during Saturday's spring game against the Twins.
11:09 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) gave up one hit and struck out two batters in a scoreless inning Saturday.
3:37 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) agreed to a one-year, $3.175 million deal with the Pirates, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of The Athletic reports.
11:38 AM - Keone Kela (Pit) will be shut down for the season for workload reasons, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
6:48 AM - Keone Kela (Pit) a minimum, Kela is expected to have a reduced workload during the remainder of the season and could be shut down, The hletic Pittsburgh reports.
9:00 AM - Keone Kela (Pit) allowed two hits and no walks while striking out one batter in a scoreless seventh inning Friday.
8:06 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) is expected to serve primarily as a setup man with an opportunity for the occasional save, general manager Neal Huntington told AT&T SportsNet on Tuesday.
9:39 PM - Keone Kela (Pit) was traded from the Rangers to the Pirates on Monday, Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports.
1:35 PM - Keone Kela (Tex) earned his 24th save Sunday, allowing one run on a hit and two walks with one strikeout in the 4-3 win over Houston.
3:50 AM - Keone Kela (Tex) blew his first save of the season when he allowed a run on two hits and struck out two over 1.2 innings in Tuesday's 13-10 extra-inning loss to Oakland.
6:45 PM - Keone Kela (Tex) got the save against the Tigers on Sunday, working around one hit and striking out two to close out a 3-0 victory for the Rangers.
8:40 PM - Keone Kela (Tex) picked up his 21st save Thursday, allowing one run over one inning against the Tigers.
8:37 PM - Keone Kela (Tex) struck out two in a perfect ninth for his 20th save Wednesday against the Padres.
10:31 PM - Keone Kela (Tex) allowed two hits but struck out a batter in a scoreless ninth for his 19th save Monday against San Diego.
4:47 PM - Keone Kela (Tex) grabbed his 18th save of the year by shutting the door on the Twins on Saturday. He recorded the final two outs of the game with a pair of strikeouts while allowing one hit and one walk.
10:22 PM - Keone Kela (Tex) struck out a batter and recorded a perfect ninth for his 16th save Monday against Kansas City.
6:55 PM - Keone Kela (Tex) walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his 15th save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Rockies.
7:05 PM - Keone Kela (Tex) (3-3) took the loss Sunday when he walked two, struck out two and eventually balked in the game-winning run in an 8-7 loss to the Astros.
8:30 PM - Keone Kela (Tex) recorded his 14th save Tuesday, striking out the side in a scoreless ninth inning against the Athletics.
4:17 AM - Keone Kela (Tex) struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 13th save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Angels.
12:21 AM - Keone Kela (Tex) allowed a run on two hits but still managed to pick up his 12th save Wednesday against the Mariners.
11:41 PM - Keone Kela (Tex) pitched a hitless ninth for the save Friday against the Astros, striking out one and walking one.
6:11 PM - Keone Kela (Tex) (3-2) tossed two scoreless innings Wednesday, allowing one hit and striking out three to get the win in a 5-4 victory over the Tigers.
11:28 PM - Keone Kela (Tex) picked up his seventh save Monday against the Tigers as he used two strikeouts to work around a hit in a scoreless ninth.
7:14 PM - Keone Kela (Tex) struck out one and retired the side in order to pick up his fifth save of the season in Friday's 6-4 win over the Blue Jays.
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