MLB Trade Deadline: Why Pirates' Mitch Keller Is Drawing Interest From Yankees, Mets, Cubs and More Contenders

MLB trade deadline: Why Pirates' Mitch Keller is drawing interest from Yankees, Mets, Cubs and more contenders

Keller has a rare combination of established track record and upside, plus a generous contract

Morning Briefing: Mets Remain 'Very Interested' in Mitch Keller

Good morning, Mets fans! In his latest Pittsburgh Post-Gazette mailbag, reporter Noah Hiles shared the latest buzz around Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller, and it bodes well for the Mets. While the Cubs were once viewed as early suitors, Hiles reports they now see Keller more as a fallback option rather than a top target. Meanwhile, the Mets remain “very interested” and could be emerging as the frontrunners for Keller’s services. Hiles also not…

Mets are reportedly 'frontrunners' in race for Pirates star pitcher

Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn ImagesJay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images With their playoff hopes increasing every day, the New York Mets may be turning to Mitch Keller for stability. New York’s rotation looks strong on the surface, but behind the numbers lies a worrisome truth: depth is paper-thin. Injuries to arms like Griffin Canning and Tylor Megill have left the Mets stretched thin, even if the unit as a whole has done a commendable job all year. There are…