X-rays negative for Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly after being hit

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly exited Friday night’s 10-6 win over the Colorado Rockies after being hit in the wrist by a comebacker.

Kelly entered the game in the ninth for mop-up duty with the Dodgers up 10-4. The first batter he faced was Charlie Blackmon, who laced a ball right back at him that hit him in the wrist.

Here's the play that took Joe Kelly out of the game pic.twitter.com/XglgOMaVPl

— Blake Harris (@BlakeHarrisTBLA) April 5, 2019

Kelly left the game after that and gave way to Yimi Garcia, who allowed two home runs before closing things out. Kelly underwent X-rays on his wrist that were negative. He’s not expected to miss much time.

#Dodgers Joe Kelly had X-rays on his right wrist after being hit by a comebacker in the ninth. Xrays negative. Will test it pregame tomorrow.

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) April 6, 2019

The team’s high-priced offseason acquisition has struggled so far this season and has been charged with blown saves in each of the team’s only two losses.