Mitch Keller Fantasy

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller is expected to face the Cleveland Indians on Friday in his final start of the 2020 season. Keller fired six scoreless innings with six strikeouts against the Cardinals in his most recent outing. The former top prospect tends to show tantalizing potential before reverting to mediocrity, and this current situation is no different. He is a viable streaming option against the Indians, but he is also just as likely to get lit up. Any risk-averse fantasy managers would be wise to steer clear of the 24-year-old.

over 1 month ago

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller (oblique) threw 43 pitches during a live batting practice session on Wednesday. He also threw another session without setbacks last Friday. Keller has not pitched since Aug. 1 due to an oblique strain, but it seems as though he is closing in on a return. The former top prospect recorded a 3.52 ERA through his first two starts of 2020 and has high-upside potential once he is back on the mound, especially for the 2021 season.

over 1 month ago

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitchers Mitch Keller and Jameson Taillon will each throw a live batting practice session Thursday as they work their way back from respective injuries. Keller has been sidelined since Aug. 2 due to side discomfort, with the club still planning to have him back in the mix over the final month. Taillon underwent Tommy John surgery back in February, so his 2020 has already ended, but the fact that he has progressed to this stage is a positive indicator ahead of 21. Keller, who has long been heralded as the Bucs top prospect, posted a 3.52 ERA through his first two starts this year and will be a high-upside commodity should he make his way back to a big league mound this season.

over 1 month ago