BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The smile never seemed to leave Derek Shelton’s face as he walked from one practice field to another while watching the Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitchers and catchers go through their first spring training workout.Shelton was hired as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Nov. 27. However, it didn’t feel quite real until Wednesday.“It was cool,” said Shelton, with a smile. “I’ve been waiting a long time to be out here. It was a little bit emotional.”Shelton spent the previous 15 seasons as a coach with the Cleveland Indians, Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins. He was Rocco Baldelli’s bench coach last year when Minnesota won the AL Central. Shelton replaces Clint Hurdle, who was fired on the final day of last season after a nine-year tenure. The Pirates had a 69-93 record and finished last in the NL Central for the first time since 2010.The first day was even more special for Shelton with father Ron watching the workout from along one of the foul lines. Ron Shelton... [More]

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INF Don Kelly, designated for assignment by the Marlins on Thursday, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A New Orleans on Saturday. Kelly was hitting just .045 before Wednesday, when he had three hits, including two triples, but that was not enough to save his job.

INF Don Kelly was designated for assignment. Kelly was hitting just .045 before Wednesday, when he had three hits, including two triples. But that was not enough to save his job.

INF Don Kelly was designated for assignment on Thursday to make room on the active roster for 2B Dee Gordon, who is ready to return after serving an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. Kelly was hitting just .045 before Wednesday, when he had two triples among his three hits.

INF Don Kelly was designated for assignment to open up a roster spot for 2B Dee Gordon, who returned from an 80-game suspension for use of performance-enhancing substances.

1B Don Kelly, who entered the game batting .045, went 3-for-5 with two triples, two runs scored and two RBIs. He is expected to be sent to the minors on Thursday when second baseman Dee Gordon returns from an 80-game suspension for using performance-enhancing drugs. Kelly became the seventh Marlins player to hit two triples in one game. It was also the first time Kelly has accomplished the feat.

INF Don Kelly was promoted to the Marlins on Wednesday, when he started at first base and went 0-for-3 before being lifted in a double switch in the seventh inning of a 4-2 loss to the Mets. It is the first trip to the majors this season for Kelly, whose start Wednesday was his first as a big leaguer since Apr. 12, 2015, when he started for the Marlins against the Tampa Bay Rays. Kelly batted .223 with one homer and 12 RBIs in 48 games for New Orleans. The 36-year-old is a lifetime .231 hitter with 23 homers and 95 RBIs in 573 big league games dating back to 2007.

Kelly was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Wednesday, Fox Sports Florida reports.

Kelly won't play anymore this season anyway, so the move was procedural to open up a 40-man roster spot for the selection of Raudel Lazo's contract Wednesday. Given the severity of Kelly's tear, there's even question surrounding whether he will return for 2016 or not.

Kelly underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Tuesday, bringing his season to a close, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Kelly was scheduled to visit Dr. James Andrews on Monday in order to examine a "significant" tear in his right elbow. The worst outcome has come to pass, which will wipe away the current campaign and place a question mark on Kelly's availability in 2016.

Kelly will see Dr. James Andrews on Monday to look at a "significant tear" in his right elbow, according to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald.

It sounds like this injury, coupled with Kelly's fractured ring finger, will end his season before it even really began. It's possible the 35-year-old's playing career might be drawing to a close.

Kelly (finger) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday, Juan C. Rodriguez of the Miami Sun Sentinel reports.

Kelly was primarily a reserve player for the Marlins, but a fractured ring finger will land him on the disabled list for the foreseeable future. Reid Brignac was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans in a corresponding move, and should take over the role of backup infielder in Kelly's stead.

Kelly fractured the fourth finger on his right hand in Saturday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Kelly was the first of two Marlins to suffer a fractured finger Sunday. He's mainly a bench player for the Marlins, but the injury will likely send him to the disabled list and cause the Marlins to make recall another player for that role.

Kelly's contract was selected by the Marlins on Sunday, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.

Kelly was already considered a lock for an Opening Day roster spot, so this announcement merely makes it official. Regular playing time may be tough to come by for Kelly, but he'll provide the Marlins with an extra left-handed bat off the bench.

Kelly has secured a spot on the Marlins' opening day roster, MLB.com reports.

Kelly put together a solid showing during Grapefruit League play, batting .274/.357/.324 in 37 at-bats. A left-handed batter, Kelly is capable of covering a number of positions in the infield and outfield and will also be the team's emergency catcher.

Kelly remains in the mix to grab a bench spot on the Marlins' Opening Day roster, MLB.com reports.

The veteran utility man has slashed .250/.379/.292 over his first 24 spring at-bats and is an intriguing option as a left-handed bat off the bench who could see time in the outfield, at first base or even as the team's emergency catcher.

Kelly agreed to a minor league deal with the Marlins Sunday, MLB.com reports.

The pact includes an invite to Spring Training where Kelly will look to earn a bench role for Miami. The 34-year-old slashed .245/.332/.288 over 185 plate appearances for the Tigers last season, spending time at first base, third base and in the outfield.

Kelly declined his outright to Triple-A Toledo, and will become a free agent, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Kelly said he's not ruling out a return to Detroit, so it's possible that he'll sign with the team he's played for over the past six seasons. At 35 by the time the 2015 season starts, and with a career .232 average, he may have to earn his major league roster spot in spring training regardless of where he signs.

Kelly was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

The Tigers were simply clearing a spot on the 40-man roster. If Kelly passes through waivers, he will continue to provide the Tigers with outfield depth.

Kelly went 3-for-4 with an RBI and run scored in the nightcap of Saturday's double-header against the White Sox.

Kelly started the game at third base and switched over to the over side of the diamond after first baseman Miguel Cabrera exited with an ankle injury. The Tigers are turning to Kelly again at first base for Sunday's tilt, as Cabrera is still ailing. Kelly's production (.262/.346/.305 in 141 at-bats) leaves a lot to be desired, but he may be in line for an uptick in playing time until Cabrera gets healthy.