"Keller is coming off a breakout year working out of the Cubs bullpen. The 30-year-old righty fired 69 2/3 innings of 2.07 ERA ball. Keller recorded 25 holds and a trio of saves while relinquishing just three leads all year. He was fantastic in the second half, allowing one run while striking out 35 hitters across 27 2/3 frames. He picked up two more saves and a hold while tossing 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball in the playoffs."
"While the underlying metrics weren't quite so dominant, Keller posted solid peripherals across the board. He punched out 27.2% of opponents against a manageable 8% walk rate. Keller got ground-balls at a 56.5% clip, the 10th-highest rate among relievers with 50+ innings. The only slight area of concern was a modest 10.8% swinging strike rate that checked in a little below the 11.5% league average."
Teams have shown interest in free agent right-hander Brad Keller as both a starter and reliever, though the Yankees have not emerged as a serious suitor. Keller posted 69 2/3 innings with a 2.07 ERA for the Cubs, recording 25 holds, three saves, and only three blown leads. He dominated the second half, allowing one run while striking out 35 batters across 27 2/3 innings, and added two saves and a hold while tossing 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball in the playoffs. Keller struck out 27.2% of opponents, walked 8%, and induced ground-balls at a 56.5% clip, while his 10.8% swinging-strike rate checked in slightly below league average. Keller has prior starting experience with the Royals, endured thoracic outlet syndrome surgery before 2024, and rejuvenated his career in a Cubs relief role after signing a minor-league deal.
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