Twins' Dalton Kelly: Inks MiLB deal with Minnesota
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Kelly signed a minor-league contract Friday with the Twins.
The 28-year-old spent the entire 2022 season with Oakland's Triple-A affiliate and slashed .219/.328/.416 with 15 home runs over 98 games in the Pacific Coast League. Kelly will function as organizational depth at first base and in the corner outfield for Minnesota.
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Athletics' Dalton Kelly: Links up with A's
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Kelly signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Dec. 3.
Kelly will move on to the third organization of his career after he was drafted by the Mariners in 2015 before being dealt to Tampa Bay the following year. The slugging first baseman spent the entire 2021 campaign at Triple-A Durham, slashing .244/.350/.512 with 27 home runs and 17 stolen bases in 20 attempts. The 27-year-old's intriguing blend of power, speed and on-base skills could make him someone to keep an eye on if he reaches the majors in 2022, but he'll still face an uphill battle to contribute for Oakland so long as Matt Olson remains on the roster.
