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.
In March 1955, Kellert was traded through a waiver deal from his team to Brooklyn for pitcher Erv Palica. He played all season with the Dodgers, appearing in 39 games and making 17 starts at first base when Gil Hodges, an All-Star and Gold Glover, switched positions in early June and late August. Kellert had a batting average of .325 with four home runs in 80 at-bats.