The Pittsburgh Pirates are considering promoting 22‑year‑old right‑hander Antwone Kelly, a high‑velocity arm who has recorded 100‑mph fastballs and recent success out of the Triple‑A bullpen, to the major‑league roster as a relief option. Kelly, signed from Aruba in 2021, posted a 4.50 ERA with 47 strikeouts in 54 innings this season and struck out five batters in his last two Triple‑A outings.
Sep 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A hat and glove belonging to Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jared Triolo on the field against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at PNC Park.
Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly promoting one of the organization's top pitching prospects to the majors.. Pittsburgh has not announced this roster move yet, but if it is confirmed, the 22-year-old will reportedly be an option out of the Pirates' bullpen. While Kelly has mostly been a starter throughout his minor league career, his first two Triple-A outings in June were relief appearances.
The young righty is best known for his high-velocity fastball, which he's thrown at least 100 mph 17 times so far this season, according to. That should make for an electric introduction to Pittsburgh fans if the hard-throwing prospect gets the chance to bring the heat on a big league mound soon.
Mar 1, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Antwone Kelly delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Pirates signed Kelly as an international free agent out of Aruba in 2021. The young flamethrower gradually worked his way up through the lower levels of the minors, eventually making his Double-A debut last year.
And this season, the 22-year-old began the campaign at Triple-A, where he's posted a 4.50 ERA in 13 games with 47 strikeouts in 54 innings. In his last two Triple-A appearances, though, Kelly tossed five scoreless innings out of the bullpen, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out five batters.
Even though that's a small sample size, the hard-throwing hurler could be a valuable relief option for Pittsburgh if he can carry over his recent success to the big leagues.this year in his first season of minor league action. But now, another highly touted arm in Pittsburgh's farm system will seemingly have the opportunity to showcase his talents in the majors.
If the Pirates officially call up Kelly, he could make his big league debut at some point this weekend against the Miami Marlins. Justin Binkowski is a lifelong baseball fan returning to cover the sport he loves after spending nearly a decade writing about video games. Before his time as managing editor at Dot Esports, Binkowski attended King's College in Wilkes-Barre, PA, where he was also a relief pitcher on the school's baseball team.
While in college, Binkowski was a media relations intern for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders during the 2014 season.
Please follow us on Google to support us Pittsburgh Pirates Antwone Kelly MLB Promotion Relief Pitcher High‑Velocity
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Think Tank Linked to Labour Calls for Scrapping Pensions Triple Lock to Save £650m AnnuallyThe Resolution Foundation, a think tank with close ties to the Labour government, has urged the scrapping of the UK's state pension triple lock, describing it as an 'expensive and wasteful' policy that causes economic harm and financial uncertainty. The foundation proposes replacing it with a 'smooth earnings link' from next year, estimating savings of £650 million per year by the end of the current Parliament. The triple lock, which increases pensions by the highest of average earnings growth, inflation, or 2.5%, has been criticized for its rising costs due to an aging population and recent economic volatility. The think tank argues the policy is ineffective at reducing pensioner poverty and that the savings could be redirected to double funding for Labour's youth guarantee programme.
Read more »
Diagnostic dilemma: Man who donated his body after death had rare 'triple penis'Supernumerary, or extra, penises are very uncommon. Medical students uncovered a particularly rare case while dissecting a cadaver.
Read more »
The Pirates' 'Gas Company' Is the Hardest-Throwing Pitching Staff EverPitchers who throw 100 mph have tripled over the last seven years in the majors. Pittsburgh has gathered the most impressive collection of flamethrowers.
Read more »
Pirates Can't Wait to Bolster BullpenPITTSBURGH — The weakest part of the Pittsburgh Pirates roster is their bullpen and it's one that can make or break their postseason hopes. The Pirates bullpen
Read more »