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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller is apparently one of those pitchers with the old-school mindset. Following a blast by Tim Anderson that included some showboating, Keller promptly hit him in the back with the first pitch of his next at-bat. A stereotypical baseball fight that included nothing but yelling and half-hearted restraints from teammates ensued, and Keller was one of four individuals ejected. Through 5+ innings, Keller had allowed two earned runs on four hits and four walks, but he wouldn't figure into the extra-inning decision. Keller was a pitcher to be wary about coming into the season, and though he's mixed in a couple stellar outings from a run scoring standpoint, he's added a new concerning wrinkle this year. Keller is currently walking five batters per nine innings. That's the worst rate in the league amongst any pitcher with more than 23 innings pitched so far this year, and to say that's untenable is putting it mildly. He'll face the first-place Rays next week, and that's not a recommended start as long as his walk rate is this high.--Billy Stonick - RotoBaller
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The Athletic's Patrick Mooney writes that Chicago Cubs right-hander Brad Keller will likely be added to the big-league roster at some point because he has an opt-out clause in his contract, and the Cubs wouldn't want to see him get taken by another team at the end of spring training. Keller has shown a velocity jump due to mechanical improvements and has opened eyes in the Cactus League, according to sources. If he's in the big leagues with the Cubs in 2025, Keller will earn a $1.5 million salary. In his seven innings in spring training action, the 29-year-old has allowed four runs while striking out six and walking one. Despite the fact that Keller is looking better this spring, he's still unlikely to be on the fantasy radar and could be ticketed for a long-relief role out of Chicago's bullpen in 2025. In seven big-league seasons, he's had a 4.34 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, two saves and a weak 17.1% strikeout rate.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: The Athletic - Patrick Mooney
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According to Jacob Zanolla of Cubs Insider, the Chicago Cubs have signed right-handed pitcher Brad Keller to a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training. Keller spent the 2024 season with the White and Red Sox. Across 41 1/3 innings of work, the 29-year-old posted a 5.44 ERA with a 1.52 WHIP. He struck out 32 batters with a solid 7.8% walk rate. He also generated ground balls at a strong 49.7% rate, which was above the average marks. Across 68 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level, Keller posted a 3.28 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP. After posting a career-best 2.47 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP during the 2020 shortened season, Keller has had trouble finding consistency at the major league level. Fantasy managers should expect Keller to compete for a spot in the bullpen during spring training.--Andy Smith - RotoBaller
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The Boston Red Sox selected the contract of right-hander Brad Keller from Triple-A Worcester on Monday and designated pitcher Joely Rodriguez for assignment in a corresponding move. The Red Sox recently re-signed Keller to a minor-league deal after he previously rejected an assignment to Triple-A. The 29-year-old now finds himself back in the big leagues late in the 2024 season, where he'll likely serve in a low-leverage bullpen role for the BoSox. Keller began the year pitching for the Chicago White Sox before joining Boston. In his 10 relief appearances (20 2/3 innings) for the Red Sox in 2024, he hasn't been very good, allowing 13 earned runs on 24 hits (three home runs) while striking out 17 and walking seven. Fantasy managers in all formats can continue to avoid him.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
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The Boston Red Sox re-signed right-hander Brad Keller to a minor-league deal on Tuesday after refusing his option to Triple-A Worcester, according to a source. Keller will now report to Worcester as minor-league pitching depth. In 20 2/3 relief innings for the BoSox this year, Keller has allowed 13 earned runs on 24 hits (three homers) while walking seven and striking out 17. In 15 total appearances (two starts) with Boston and the Chicago White Sox in 2024, he's sporting a 5.30 ERA (5.48 FIP), a 1.45 WHIP, one save and a 30:13 K:BB in 37 1/3 innings. The 29-year-old former eighth-round pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2013 just hasn't been good of late and is nowhere near the fantasy radar. Keller has a career 4.32 ERA and 1.45 WHIP with a weak 17.2% strikeout rate and 10.1% walk rate in seven big-league seasons.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: SoxProspects.com - Chris Hatfield
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