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BRAD KELLER #40 - PITCHER - CHICAGO CUBS
4-2 W-L •
0.96 WHIP •
2.07 ERA
4-2 W-L
0.96 WHIP
2.07 ERA
Cubs' Brad Keller gets $22 million contract projection update from ESPN insider | Sporting News Keller is one of the offseason's most intriguing free agents.
Cubs agree to 2-year contract with reliever Phil Maton, AP source says
The Chicago Cubs have added Phil Maton to their bullpen, agreeing to a two-year contract with the veteran right-handerNOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press
Cubs' Brad Keller has a giant question hanging over his free agency | Sporting News Chicago, or a competing team, will have to answer this.
NOVEMBER 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Are Teams Pursuing Brad Keller as a Starting Pitcher? If So, Does That Mean a Definite Farewell from the Cubs? - Bleacher Nation Brad Keller was a brilliant reliever for the Cubs in 2025. But is the rotation his future home?
NOVEMBER 18 • BLEACHERNATION.COM
Interest as starter and reliever Keller is drawing free-agent interest both as a starter and reliever, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
Impact Keller flourished with the Cubs in 2025 in a full-time relief role, collecting a 2.07 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 75:22 K:BB over 69.2 regular-season innings. He's a good bet to sign somewhere as a high-leverage reliever, but there are also clubs that think the 30-year-old could have success moving back to a starting pitcher role.
NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
AL Central arm who rebounded out of nowhere should be on Orioles' offseason radar Brad Keller was a staple on the Kansas City Royals' pitching staff to open his Major League career, spending his first six seasons in Kansas...
NOVEMBER 14 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM
Top 30 MLB Free Agents, Ranked: Fits For Tucker, Schwarber, Other Top Stars
These players will command some big paydays. Ranking MLB's top 30 free agents and which teams could be the best fits.NOVEMBER 6 • FOX SPORTS
The Guardians should reinforce their bullpen with this former divisional foe The Guardians should add Brad Keller to their bullpen after he turned his career around with the Cubs.
OCTOBER 26 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM
Cubs' Brad Keller shares five-word message about potential return to Chicago | Sporting News The Cubs should consider re-signing Brad Keller.
OCTOBER 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Fly the W! Cubs Blank Brewers, Set Up Decisive NLDS Game 5 in Milwaukee
The Chicago Cubs shut down the Milwaukee Brewers for a 6-0 victory that pushed their NL Division Series all the way to a decisive Game 5.OCTOBER 10 • FOX SPORTS
Boyd and Happ lead the Cubs past the Brewers 6-0 to send the NLDS to a deciding Game 5
Matthew Boyd pitched two-hit ball into the fifth inning, and the Chicago Cubs shut down the Milwaukee Brewers for a 6-0 victory that pushed their NL Division Series all the way to...OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press
Four-out save in Game 3 Keller issued a walk and struck out two batters over 1.1 scoreless innings to pick up a save in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Brewers on Wednesday.
Impact Keller walked Caleb Durbin on four pitches to load the bases upon entering the game before striking out Jake Bauers to pick up the final out of the eighth inning. The 30-year-old reliever then retired the side in order during the ninth to pick up his second save of the postseason and give the Cubs their first win of the NLDS.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs Take Another 1st Inning Lead and Hold On To Avoid NL Division Series Sweep
The Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep, beating the Milwaukee Brewers to bring the NL Division Series to 2-1.OCTOBER 9 • FOX SPORTS
Cubs use 4-run 1st inning to top the Brewers 4-3 and avoid NL Division Series sweep
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run single and the Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep by holding off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-3 victory in Game 3 of their NL Division Seri...OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press
Darvish exits early, bats go quiet as Padres get bounced from playoffs with Game 3 loss to Cubs
Yu Darvish made an early exit against his former team, and San Diego’s big bats were a bustOCTOBER 3 • Associated Press
Cubs beat Padres 3-1 to win Wild Card Series, advance to NL Division Series against Brewers
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an RBI single off a shaky Yu Darvish, and the Chicago Cubs shut down Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres for a clinching 3-1 victory in Game 3 of th...OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press
Notches save in Game 1 Keller tossed a perfect ninth inning to record the save in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over the Padres.
Impact Daniel Palencia, the Cubs' regular-season saves leader, had already exited Tuesday's contest by the seventh inning, leaving Keller as the best available option to pitch the ninth. He froze Xander Bogaerts with a called third strike to collect his first career postseason save and put the finishing touches on a perfect 4.2-inning performance from Chicago's bullpen. Keller will likely continue to see regular high-leverage action for the duration of the Cubs' postseason run, though Palencia remains the favorite to pick up saves in the future.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Suzuki and Kelly Hit Back-To-Back Homers as Cubs Top Padres 3-1 in Playoff Opener
Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 1 of their NL Wild Car...SEPTEMBER 30 • FOX SPORTS
Suzuki and Kelly hit back-to-back homers as the Cubs top the Padres 3-1 in playoff opener
Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card SeriesSEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press
Busch stars as the Cubs beat the Cardinals 7-3 to clinch the top NL wild card
Michael Busch homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs clinched the top NL wild card with a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis CardinalsSEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press
Earns another save Tuesday Keller tossed a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts to earn the save in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Pirates.
Impact After recording a one-out save Tuesday, Keller converted a more conventional opportunity a night later. With Daniel Palencia (shoulder) on the injured list, it was Andrew Kittredge who converted Chicago's first three save opportunities, but Keller now has the last two. Expect manager Craig Counsell to keep mixing and matching with his veteran relievers to close out games while Palencia is on the shelf, giving Keller a temporary boost in fantasy value.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs chase Cy Young favorite Paul Skenes, move to cusp of playoff berth with 4-1 win over Pirates
Michael Busch hit a leadoff home run against Paul Skenes, and the Chicago Cubs moved closer to a playoff berth with a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh PiratesSEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press
Converts one-out save Keller struck out the only batter he faced to pick up the save in Monday's 4-0 win at Pittsburgh.
Impact After Chicago reliever Porter Hodge loaded the bases with two out in the ninth, Keller stepped in to fire four pitches and strike out Jared Triolo to wrap the contest. This marks Keller's first save since Daniel Palencia (shoulder) was placed on the injured list Sept. 8, as Andrew Kittredge had collected three consecutive saves since then. Keller has been a revelation out of the bullpen for the Cubs this season, firing a 2.19 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 69:21 K:BB across 65.2 innings. While Kittredge remains the odds-on favorite for future save chances, Keller remains in the mix because of his excellent work.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Taillon shines, Busch and Crow-Armstrong homer as Cubs beat Pirates 4-0 to close on playoffs berth
Jameson Taillon allowed two hits in six innings, and Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong homered as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 and got closer to clinching a...SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press
Snaps scoreless streak, takes loss Keller (4-2) allowed a run on two hits and a walk across an inning of relief to take the loss Saturday against the Rays.
Impact Keller worked the top of the ninth inning in a 4-4 game and promptly served up a go-ahead home run to Nick Fortes. It was the first run allowed by the veteran righty since July 12, a streak of 22 appearances coming into Saturday. Keller still has a sparling 2.20 ERA and 0.98 WHIP overall, and he should maintain a key role in Chicago's bullpen, though it appears that Andrew Kittredge is the next man up as closer with Daniel Palencia (shoulder) on the injured list.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
