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Texas Rangers relief pitcher Shawn Kelley, left, and catcher Isiah Kiner-Falefa, right, celebrate the team's 8-5 win in a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, May 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Rangers reliever Kelley has lumps removed from throat

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, April 2, 2018 file photo, Washington Nationals relief pitcher Shawn Kelley (27) works in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta. Veteran reliever Shawn Kelley has signed a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers that guarantees the right-hander $2.75 million and includes a club option for a second season. The deal was announced Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 by the Rangers, who made room on the roster by designating outfielder John Andreoli for assignment. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ** FILE **

Rangers, Kelley agree to $2.75M deal with 2020 option

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St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Greg Holland pauses on the mound after giving up an RBI single to Philadelphia Phillies' Jorge Alfaro during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 19, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Nationals sign reliever Greg Holland

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Shawn Kelley (27) walks to pick up his glove after throwing it after giving up a two-run homer during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Washington. The Nationals won 25-4. Kelley's outburst on the mound got him booted from the Washington Nationals. The Nationals designated Kelley for assignment on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

A’s get Kelley from Nats, who cut reliever after tantrum

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The scoreboard shows the score after a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Washington. The Nationals won 25-4. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals jettison Kelley after mound outburst during rout

By BEN NUCKOLS - Associated Press

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Shawn Kelley (27) walks to pick up his glove after throwing it after giving up a two-run homer during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Washington. The Nationals won 25-4. Kelley's outburst on the mound got him booted from the Washington Nationals. The Nationals designated Kelley for assignment on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Nationals designate Shawn Kelley after ‘disrespectful’ glove slam

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Nationals place RHP Shawn Kelley on DL with elbow soreness

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Washington Nationals pitcher Blake Treinen (45) is pulled from the baseball game by manager Dusty Baker, right, as catcher Matt Wieters stands by, after the Atlanta Braves loaded the bases during the ninth inning Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in Atlanta. Washington won 3-1. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Dusty Baker removes Blake Treinen from role as Nationals’ closer

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Blake Treinen points to the sky before throwing his first pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Blake Treinen will close for the Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Shawn Kelley walks off the field as the walk off home run ball of Atlanta Braves' Jace Peterson sails to the right field wall during the tenth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 7-6. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Shawn Kelley willing to do whatever is asked, including close

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Yusmeiro Petit, left, celebrates with catcher Wilson Ramos after a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, April 15, 2016, in Philadelphia. Washington won 9-1. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

Nationals bullpen’s loose nature melds new personalities

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2015 file photo, Houston Astros relief pitcher Oliver Perez throws a pitch during the sixth inning of Game 2 in baseball's American League Division Series against the Kansas City Royals, in Kansas City, Mo. Rebuilding their middle relief corps, the Washington Nationals have agreed with right-hander Shawn Kelley on a $15 million, three-year contract and with left-hander Perez on a $7 million, two-year deal. The team announced both agreements Friday, Dec. 11, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Shawn Kelley, Oliver Perez sign with Washington Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Beltran, Kelley move toward return from injuries

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Los Angeles Angels second baseman Howie Kendrick, left, and center fielder Mike Trout celebrate their win against the New York Yankees during a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, May 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Angels, Weaver beat Yankees 4-1

By JOE RESNICK - Associated Press

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, right, argues a strike call against Brett Gardner with home plate umpire Laz Diaz during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, May 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Yankees walk 6 in 8th, lose to Angels

By JOE RESNICK - Associated Press

New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka delivers the ball during the first inning of the Yankees' baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Tanaka Ks 10 in 1st start at Yankee Stadium

By HOWIE RUMBERG - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Orioles rally in 9th for win against Yankees

By HOWIE RUMBERG - Associated Press