4 years agoSan Diego Padres reliever Keone Kela (forearm) was forced from Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants with right forearm tightness. Making his third appearance since returning from a shoulder injury, Kela promptly served a game-clinching homer to Giants outfielder Austin Slater before being pulled by the trainer two pitches later. His velocity was notably down from his normal mid-90s heat. Kela will be evaluated over the weekend but an IL trip seems certain. Despite dealing with forearm issues last year, the Friars signed the 28-year-old this offseason and he holds a 5.06 ERA through 10 ⅔ innings. Relievers Pierce Johnson and Austin Adams will be leaned on in higher leverage scenarios and could be targets in deep holds leagues.--Andrew Le - RotoBaller
Source: MLB.com - AJ Cassavell