Kevin Kelly fantasy outlook 2027
Kevin Kelly ranks 258th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 34th among relief pitchers, and 360th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 4 W, 3.47 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 58 K in 66 IP. In 2026 he posted a 2.44 ERA and 63 strikeouts over 73.67 innings across 71 appearances. His 3.02 FIP says his 2.44 ERA was kinder than his pitching. He plays next season at 29.
Overall (5x5)
#258
of 1184
Relief pitcher
#34
of 409
Points leagues
#360
203 proj. pts
Dynasty
#258
Keeper value
Round 22
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 64 | 0 | 65.2 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 58 | 22.1% | 5.4% | 3.47 | 1.08 |
| 2026 | 71 | 0 | 73.2 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 63 | 22.6% | 3.9% | 2.44 | 0.90 |
| 2025 | 41 | 0 | 39.2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 20.5% | 5.3% | 5.90 | 1.36 |
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2026 splits
What hitters did against him, by the hand they bat with and where he pitched.
| Split | PA | AVG | OBP | SLG | HR | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs left-handed hitters | 123 | .243 | .293 | .391 | 4 | 17 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 156 | .182 | .213 | .264 | 2 | 46 |
| Home | 139 | .209 | .230 | .246 | 1 | 38 |
| Away | 140 | .209 | .266 | .395 | 5 | 25 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.249
xSLG against
.367
xwOBA against
.282
FIP
3.02
ERA
2.44
73.67 IP
WAR
1.4
Expected stats come from Statcast as MLB's Stats API publishes them: what the quality of contact was worth, before defense and luck.
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Best fantasy teammates
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- #50Yandy DíazDHTB
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- #88Bryan BakerRPTB
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Common questions
Where should I draft Kevin Kelly in 2027?
Kevin Kelly is 258th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 22 in a 12-team draft, and 360th in standard points leagues.
Is Kevin Kelly a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 22 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Kevin Kelly eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at RP. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Kevin Kelly play for?
Kevin Kelly is listed with the Tampa Bay Rays, in the bullpen on the depth chart.
More: 2027 relief pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 258th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number