Then, in March 1955, Kellert was traded in a waiver deal to Brooklyn for pitcher Erv Palica. He remained with the Dodgers all season, played in 39 games, and made 17 starts at first base when All-Star and Gold Glover Gil Hodges briefly switched to the outfield in early June and late August. Kellert hit .325 in 80 at bats, with four home runs.
Then, in March 1955, Kellert was swapped through a waiver deal to Brooklyn for pitcher Erv Palica. He stayed with the Dodgers all season, played in 39 games, and made 17 starts at first base when All-Star and Gold Glover Gil Hodges temporarily moved to the outfield in early June and late August. Kellert hit .325 in 80 at bats, with four home runs.