Shawn Kelley (back) remained unavailable to pitch in Monday's game.

The Yankees had thought Kelley would be ready to go after being unavailable over the last week with a stiff back, but he's still feeling it. "(He's) still not right, manager Joe Girardi said. "He does not have the flexibility to finish his pitches." Consider Kelley day-to-day.

Shawn Kelley (back) is available to pitch Monday against the Mets.

Kelley hasn't pitched since last Tuesday due back stiffness, but a precautionary MRI came back clean. He was actually warming up in the bullpen on Sunday and likely would have pitched if the game had gone to extra innings, so it sounds like he's over the issue.

Shawn Kelley underwent a precautionary MRI on his stiff back on Friday which came back clean.

Kelley said after Friday's game that he may be available to pitch on Saturday. He has been a very valuable piece of the Bombers bullpen this season, including filling in admirably in the closer's role while David Robertson was sidelined.

Shawn Kelley collected his fourth save of the season in the Yankees' win over the Cubs in the first half of Wednesday's doubleheader.

Kelley gave up a two-out single to Anthony Rizzo in the top of the ninth inning and then Rizzo advanced to second base on fielder's indifference, but Kelley rallied back to strike out Nate Schierholtz and end the threat. Kelley remains a must-own in all standard fantasy leagues until David Robertson returns from the disabled list.

Shawn Kelley sent down the Red Sox in order on Sunday, preserving a 3-2 victory over the Red Sox.

It's the third save for Kelley this week who has done an admirable job filling in for closer David Robertson. With Robertson due back on April 22, Kelley will have at least one more week to rack up saves, and should be started in all fantasy leagues until then.

Shawn Kelley worked a scoreless ninth inning against the Red Sox on Saturday, preserving a three-run advantage and earning his second save of the season.

Kelley is the man to own at the back of the Yankees bullpen for as long as David Robertson remains sidelined. That may only be for another week however, as Robertson is aiming to return on April 22.

Shawn Kelley is likely unavailable for Thursday's game against the Red Sox.

Not a surprise, as Kelley threw 31 pitches in Wednesday's loss to the Orioles. Yankees manager Joe Girardi would like to stay away from Adam Warren as well, so he might be forced to play the matchups in a potential save situation. Kelley is still the best bet for saves while David Robertson (groin) is on the disabled list.

After entering a tie game in the ninth, Shawn Kelley gave up two runs and took a loss Wednesday against the Orioles.

Kelley allowed four hits in an appearance for the first time since June 11, 2012. He had given up just one hit in 3 1/3 scoreless innings this season coming in. The Yankees will keep using him as their closer while David Robertson is out, but since he threw 31 pitches tonight, he might not be available Thursday. Perhaps Adam Warren or Matt Thornton will pick up a spot save in his place.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said that Shawn Kelley will "probably" not be available Tuesday.

Kelley is expected to fill in at closer with David Robertson (groin) on the disabled list, but Girardi would likely to stay away from using him three days in a row. He could play the matchups in the late innings Tuesday.

Shawn Kelley pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn the save as the Yankees defeated the Orioles 4-2 on Monday.

Closer David Robertson was given the day off having pitched in three out of the previous four days. Kelley had no issues the Orioles' 5-6-7 hitters, inducing weak contact against all three batters.

Yankees avoided arbitration with RHP Shawn Kelley by agreeing to a one-year, $1.765 million contract.

Kelley, who was arbitration-eligible for the third of four times, can earn $25,000 more if he appears in 55 games. He made 57 appearances for the Yankees last season, putting up a 4.39 ERA but striking out 71 across 53 1/3 frames.

Shawn Kelley (triceps) indicated that he felt better after his morning bullpen session on Saturday, and should be available out of the Yankees bullpen on Sunday.

Kelley hasn't pitched since last Sunday due to a sore triceps in his pitching arm. With the Yankees bullpen depleted, his return should be a big boost to the overall unit.

Shawn Kelley will be unavailable until next week due to a triceps issue.

It doesn't appear to be a major concern, but Kelly nonetheless will be shut down for at least a week or so (he hasn't pitched since Sunday). He holds a 3.96 ERA with 66 strikeouts over 50 innings this season.

Shawn Kelley has been awarded a spot in the Yankees' bullpen.

Kelley ultimately got the nod over David Aardsma, who was designated for assignment. The 28-year-old had a 3.25 ERA and 45/15 K/BB ratio over 44 1/3 innings last season with Seattle and should do fine as a middle reliever for New York.

Shawn Kelley gave up his first three runs of the spring Saturday against the Phillies.

Kelley, who was acquired from the Mariners last month, had pitched five scoreless innings this spring. He's a nice enough choice as the third or fourth right-hander in a major league pen, but since he has options left, the Yankees may well send him down later this month.

Yankees acquired RHP Shawn Kelley from the Mariners in exchange for OF Abraham Almonte.

Kelley had been designated for assignment last week. The right-hander is signed cheaply at $935,000 and put up a 3.25 ERA and 45/15 K/BB ratio over 44 1/3 innings last year for the M's. He'll work the middle innings with the Yankees.

Mariners designated RHP Shawn Kelley for assignment.

The move clears a spot for the newly-signed Kelly Shoppach on the 40-man roster. The Mariners and Kelley avoided arbitration last week by agreeing to a one-year, $935,000 contract. If he is claimed on waivers, his new team will be responsible for his salary for 2013. The 28-year-old right-hander had a 3.25 ERA and 45/15 K/BB ratio over 44 1/3 innings last year, so he should draw interest.

Mariners and RHP Shawn Kelley avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $935,000 contract.

Kelley requested $1.2 million and the Mariners offered $750,000 when the two sides exchanged arbitration figures on January 18. Kelley posted a 3.25 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 45/15 K/BB ratio over 44 1/3 innings in 2012.

Shawn Kelley requested $1.2 million and was offered $750,000 from the Mariners when arbitration figures were exchanged Friday.

Kelley is arbitration eligible for the second time due to his status as a super-two player. He's coming off a solid 2012 campaign where he posted a 3.25 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 45/15 K/BB ratio in 44 1/3 innings. He'll return to his middle relief role with the M's in 2013.

Mariners optioned RHP Shawn Kelley to Triple-A Tacoma.

Kelley is the corresponding move for Charlie Furbush's return from the disabled list. He posted a 3.42 ERA in 36 relief appearances with the Mariners, and will return to a setup role later this season.