Kelly (shoulder) tossed three innings in his first rehabilitation start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, the Providence Journal reports. He allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out three.
Kelly had some difficulty with his command as just 28 of his 52 pitches went for strikes, but he was able to reach 95 mph on his fastball and was pleased with the outing. "My mind feels clear that the situation, the pain, everything I was feeling is gone," said the right-hander. Kelly is expected to make at least two more rehab starts, according to the Boston Globe.