US EditionPhillies Add Relief Pitcher Brad Keller on $22 Million, 2-Year Deal
Brad Keller signed a two-year, $22 million contract to strengthen the Phillies bullpen after a 2.07 ERA season and 69.2 innings pitched in 2025.
- On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract with pitcher Brad Keller, FanSided and ESPN reported, pending a physical.
- After a difficult 2024 season with a 5.44 ERA over 41 innings and frequent roster moves, Brad Keller produced a resurgent 2025 season with the Chicago Cubs.
- He struck out 75 in the regular season and excelled in five postseason games, recording two saves after adding about 4 mph to his fastball and becoming a trusted reliever expected to setup for Phillies closer Jhoam Duran.
- After losing Jordan Romano, the signing helps plug a bullpen hole and provides depth if the Phillies cannot retain Ranger Suárez, joining Matt Strahm, Jose Alvarado, Orion Kerkering and Tanner Banks.
- In 2026, Keller will enter his ninth MLB season as a veteran pickup after early years with the Kansas City Royals, joining a Phillies team that re-signed Kyle Schwarber and added Adolis García in recent weeks.
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By JAY COHEN The Philadelphia Phillies added Brad Keller to their pitching staff Wednesday, signing the right-hander to a two-year, $22 million contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a successful physical. Keller is coming off an excellent season with the Chicago Cubs, where he went 4-2 with a career-high 2.07 ERA in 68 appearances. He stru…
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Phillies add right-hander Brad Keller with a $22 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
The Philadelphia Phillies added Brad Keller to their pitching staff on Wednesday, agreeing to a $22 million, two-year contract with the right-hander, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Phillies Ink 2.07 ERA Reliever to $22 Million Deal
The Philadelphia Phillies are starting to get really active during MLB’s hot stove season. After retaining star slugger Kyle Schwarber on a $150 million deal, Philadelphia went out and signed outfielder Adolis Garcia to a one-year, $10 million deal to sure up the outfield a little bit. Other free agent decisions the Phillies are faced with include J.T. Realmuto, Ranger Suarez, and Harrison Bader. After losing Jordan Romano just a few days ago, i…
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