The Cubs' bullpen is largely set for spring training with the addition of veterans Ryan Pressly, Ryan Brasier, and Caleb Thielbar, alongside holdovers Porter Hodge, Tyson Miller, and Keegan Thompson. While many candidates vie for the remaining spots on the 40-man roster, Julian Merryweather, coming off an injury, and impressive non-roster invitee Brad Keller are notable mentions. Keller's performance this spring, particularly his velocity increase, has drawn praise from coaches, suggesting he may earn a spot despite modest stats.
Keller's average fastball is up more than three miles per hour this spring, sitting 96.3 mph and topping out at 98 mph.
Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times wrote yesterday that Keller's four runs in seven innings of work don't stand out, but teams focus on raw stuff.
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