White Sox Pitcher Joe Kelly Hurt His Groin Running
The benches cleared in Pittsburgh on Sunday afternoon following an awkward collision at the plate involving tall shortstop Oneil Cruz and White Sox catcher Seby Zavala. While Cruz remained on the ground, words were exchanged between the teams and the benches cleared. The benches were followed by the bullpens, because honestly, you can't really see anything from out there.
Benches cleared in Pittsburgh! pic.twitter.com/CBiJzLciX6
— White Sox Talk (@NBCSWhiteSox) April 9, 2023
While no punches were thrown, at least two players were injured. Cruz fractured his left ankle and has already had surgery. The other player was pitcher Joe Kelly who hurt his groin running onto the field.
Prior to today’s series opener at Minnesota, the #WhiteSox placed RHP Joe Kelly on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to 4/9) with a right groin strain, selected the contract of RHP Keynan Middleton from Class AAA Charlotte and outrighted RHP Jonathan Stiever to Charlotte.
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 10, 2023
Joe Kelly tweaked his groin while running onto the field in yesterday’s bench clearer in Pittsburgh.
— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) April 10, 2023
Relief pitchers should keep this in mind. They usually wait for a phone call and take their time getting properly warmed up before entering the field of play. This is what happens when you don't stretch. This is why Kelly prefers to be on the mound when these things start.