Kela Added to Tribe 'Pen on MLB Rehab
Published on May 25, 2019 under International League (IL1)
Indianapolis Indians News Release
INDIANAPOLIS - Today the Pittsburgh Pirates announced that relief pitcher Keone Kela is joining the Tribe on a major league rehab assignment beginning tonight in Columbus. Kela becomes the ninth player to join Indy on a rehab this season. The 2018 Tribe had just six players appear for them on rehab assignments.
Kela, 26, made 14 appearances out of Pittsburgh's bullpen this year, going 1-0 with a 4.63 ERA (6er/11.2ip) and .239 average against (11-for-46). He converted 24-of-25 save opportunities with the Rangers last summer before joining the Buccos and serving as Felipe Vazquez's primary setup man. He logged a 2.93 ERA (5er/15.1ip) and held batters to a .182 clip (10-for-58) in 16 games for the Pirates last year.
Kela was acquired by the Pirates from Texas on July 31, 2018 in exchange for two prospects, left-handed pitcher Taylor Hearn and infielder Sherten Apostel. The Rangers originally selected Kela in the 12th round of the 2012 First-Year Player Draft out of Everett Community College in Washington.
Additional moves were made by Pittsburgh today directly affecting Indy's roster. Right-hander Rookie Davis had his contract selected by the Pirates, right-handed reliever Dovydas Neverauskas was recalled and right-hander Pedro Vasquez was transferred to Indy from Double-A Altoona.
Indianapolis' MLB rehab assignments are presented by Franciscan Health.
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