Brad Keller Fantasy Stats

Brad Keller
#40 RP  |  Chicago Cubs
Healthy
Height / Weight 6'5"  /  255 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Jul 27, 1995 (29)
Experience 8 seasons
College None

2025 Rankings

Preseason: RP312
Current: RP36

Season Stats

SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS/G GS W L SV IP ERA WHIP H R ER HR BB SO AVG
2018KCRP418.320960140.13.081.304133504875096.252
2019KCSP2812.5287140165.14.191.35515480771570122.246
2020KCSP917.0953054.22.471.02439161521735.202
2021KCSP2610.6268120133.25.391.66115889801864120.297
2022KCSP357.3226141139.25.091.50415386791757102.277
2023KCSP116.9934045.14.571.91942262334531.249
2024BOSSP164.2204141.15.441.52448282591532.273
2025CHCRP313.5120033.12.161.020251080932.208
Career 197 8.3 117 40 57 2 753.2 4.24 1.432 752 385 355 71 327 570 .260

Game Log

TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS W L SV IP H R ER HR BB SO AVG WHIP
May 23, 2025 CHCCINRP3.000001.0100011.2502.000
May 25, 2025 CHCCINRP5.000001.0200002.4002.000
May 27, 2025 CHCCOLRP2.200001.0000000.0000.000
May 28, 2025 CHCCOLRP3.600001.0100001.2501.000
May 31, 2025 CHCCINRP6.201001.0000000.0000.000
Jun 5, 2025 CHCWSHRP2.200001.0000000.0000.000
Jun 9, 2025 CHCPHIRP1.200001.1300000.6002.250
Jun 10, 2025 CHCPHIRP4.200001.0000001.0000.000
Jun 12, 2025 CHCPITRP4.300000.2000012.0001.500
Jun 13, 2025 CHCPITRP1.600001.0111001.2501.000
Last 10 33.9 10 1 0 0 10.0 8 1 1 0 2 8 .222 1.000

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SP

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Brad Keller News

Brad Keller  • RP  •  Cubs

Brad Keller To Start Bullpen Game For Cubs On Saturday

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that right-hander Brad Keller will serve as the opener in what will be a bullpen game on Saturday against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Counsell would not confirm whether right-handed pitching prospect Cade Horton will follow Keller as the bulk reliever. Keller probably won't last more than an inning or two in this one, so he's not a realistic fantasy streamer against a tough lineup on the road. The 29-year-old has appeared out of Chicago's bullpen 15 times so far this year and has a 3.78 ERA (2.21 FIP) and 1.26 WHIP with 18 strikeouts and six walks in 16 2/3 total innings pitched. Keller has gone two innings in relief just twice for the Cubs, including his first appearance of the year back on March 28. If Horton comes into the game after Keller exits, it will be for his major-league debut.
May 10   
Brad Keller  • RP  •  Cubs

Brad Keller Likely To Be Added To The Roster

The Athletic's Patrick Mooney writes that Chicago Cubs right-hander Brad Keller will likely be added to the big-league roster at some point because he has an opt-out clause in his contract, and the Cubs wouldn't want to see him get taken by another team at the end of spring training. Keller has shown a velocity jump due to mechanical improvements and has opened eyes in the Cactus League, according to sources. If he's in the big leagues with the Cubs in 2025, Keller will earn a $1.5 million salary. In his seven innings in spring training action, the 29-year-old has allowed four runs while striking out six and walking one. Despite the fact that Keller is looking better this spring, he's still unlikely to be on the fantasy radar and could be ticketed for a long-relief role out of Chicago's bullpen in 2025. In seven big-league seasons, he's had a 4.34 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, two saves and a weak 17.1% strikeout rate.
Mar 7   
Brad Keller  • RP

Cubs Sign Brad Keller To Minor-League Contract

According to Jacob Zanolla of Cubs Insider, the Chicago Cubs have signed right-handed pitcher Brad Keller to a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training. Keller spent the 2024 season with the White and Red Sox. Across 41 1/3 innings of work, the 29-year-old posted a 5.44 ERA with a 1.52 WHIP. He struck out 32 batters with a solid 7.8% walk rate. He also generated ground balls at a strong 49.7% rate, which was above the average marks. Across 68 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level, Keller posted a 3.28 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP. After posting a career-best 2.47 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP during the 2020 shortened season, Keller has had trouble finding consistency at the major league level. Fantasy managers should expect Keller to compete for a spot in the bullpen during spring training.
Jan 30   
Brad Keller  • RP  •  Red Sox

Red Sox Call Up Brad Keller

The Boston Red Sox selected the contract of right-hander Brad Keller from Triple-A Worcester on Monday and designated pitcher Joely Rodriguez for assignment in a corresponding move. The Red Sox recently re-signed Keller to a minor-league deal after he previously rejected an assignment to Triple-A. The 29-year-old now finds himself back in the big leagues late in the 2024 season, where he'll likely serve in a low-leverage bullpen role for the BoSox. Keller began the year pitching for the Chicago White Sox before joining Boston. In his 10 relief appearances (20 2/3 innings) for the Red Sox in 2024, he hasn't been very good, allowing 13 earned runs on 24 hits (three home runs) while striking out 17 and walking seven. Fantasy managers in all formats can continue to avoid him.
Aug 26   
Brad Keller  • RP  •  Red Sox

Brad Keller Re-Signs With Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox re-signed right-hander Brad Keller to a minor-league deal on Tuesday after refusing his option to Triple-A Worcester, according to a source. Keller will now report to Worcester as minor-league pitching depth. In 20 2/3 relief innings for the BoSox this year, Keller has allowed 13 earned runs on 24 hits (three homers) while walking seven and striking out 17. In 15 total appearances (two starts) with Boston and the Chicago White Sox in 2024, he's sporting a 5.30 ERA (5.48 FIP), a 1.45 WHIP, one save and a 30:13 K:BB in 37 1/3 innings. The 29-year-old former eighth-round pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2013 just hasn't been good of late and is nowhere near the fantasy radar. Keller has a career 4.32 ERA and 1.45 WHIP with a weak 17.2% strikeout rate and 10.1% walk rate in seven big-league seasons.
Aug 13   
Brad Keller  • RP  •  Red Sox

Brad Keller Signs With Boston

Free Agent starting pitcher Brad Keller was signed by the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, May 26. Zack Kelly was optioned to Triple-A Worcester in the corresponding move. Keller opened the season with the Chicago White Sox primarily in a long relief role but did make two starts. Through his two starts, he posted a hefty 8.32 ERA and 1.73 WHIP. As a reliever, he looked much better as he tossed eight innings to the tune of a 1.13 ERA and 1.00 WHIP. The 28-year-old should be expected to be in a similar role in Boston, as the Red Sox rotation currently has five designated starters. Keller could be worth adding if he makes spot starts during the summer in AL-only formats in the right matchup but should usually be left on all waiver wires as his projected role will not provide him much fantasy value.
May 26, 2024   
Brad Keller  • RP  •  White Sox

Brad Keller Enters White Sox's Rotation

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said that right-hander Brad Keller will take right-hander Michael Soroka's starting rotation spot moving forward. Keller will move into the back end of Chicago's starting rotation while Soroka moves to a long-relief role out of the bullpen. The 28-year-old Keller has appeared in four games (one start) for Chicago this year and has looked good, posting a 2.84 ERA (3.93 FIP) and 1.18 WHIP with five walks and nine strikeouts in just 12 2/3 innings pitched. In his lone start of 2024 on May 3, Keller got over 100 pitches and has gone at least three innings in both of his relief outings since, so he's pretty well stretched out. Desperate deep-league streamers will probably want to avoid Keller in his second start of the year, which lines up for this Saturday against the New York Yankees.
May 15, 2024   
Brad Keller  • RP  •  White Sox

Brad Keller Inks Minors Pact With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have signed right-hander Brad Keller to a minor-league deal with an invitation to big-league spring training. Keller has spent the first six seasons of his career with the Kansas City Royals and had his 2023 season shortened due to a shoulder injury. He posted a 4.57 ERA in 11 outings (nine starts) last season and walked an eye-popping 21.3% of the batters he faced on the season. Keller is a ground-ball pitcher who sports a 51.7% ground-ball rate for his career as his strikeout rate sits at just 17.2%. In 150 MLB appearances (114 starts), Keller sports a 4.27 ERA but only a 6.9% K-BB% in that time. He could battle for the fifth spot in the White Sox rotation or serve as a long reliever in 2024.
Mar 8, 2024   
Brad Keller  • RP  •  Royals

Brad Keller Slated For Friday Simulated Game

Kansas City Royals right-handed hurler Brad Keller (shoulder) is expected to throw a simulated game on Friday, according to MLB.com. If that goes well, the team wants him to get into game action in the Arizona Complex League next week. Keller has been out of action since the middle of May after experiencing a velocity dip due to right shoulder impingement before feeling shoulder soreness in July. Prior to going down, the 28-year-old posted a 4.36 ERA, 1.87 WHIP, and 15.4% strikeout rate over 43 1/3 innings. There's no need to stash Keller in any format considering his skill set.
Aug 11, 2023   
Brad Keller  • RP  •  Royals

Brad Keller Will Undergo Further Testing

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller (shoulder) will remain on the injured list after his shoulder discomfort returned. The right-hander had recently been on a rehab stint, although he's taken a beating of late. He'll now undergo further testing, so it's anyone's guess if he'll return this season. Keller was 3-4 with a 4.36 ERA in nine starts this season before landing on the shelf.
Jul 29, 2023   
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