AUGUST 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
BRAD KELLER #46 - PITCHER - BOSTON RED SOX
0-4 W-L •
1.52 WHIP •
5.44 ERA
0-4 W-L
1.52 WHIP
5.44 ERA
Royals Move RHP Brad Keller to Bullpen Despite being an innings-eater in the rotation, Keller now joins the Royals’ relief staff.
Moving to bullpen Manager Mike Matheny said Wednesday that Keller will move to the bullpen, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
Impact Keller has served exclusively as a starter in the majors over the last four seasons but has struggled since the All-Star break in 2022. Over his five starts to begin the second half, he's posted an 8.76 ERA and 2.07 WHIP in 24.2 innings. He had lined up to start Thursday's road matchup against the Rays, and the Royals haven't announced who will take his place in the rotation. However, Keller will attempt to sort things out as a relief option.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shelled by Dodgers Keller (6-13) took the loss against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing eight runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out three batters over three innings.
Impact Mookie Betts led off the game by tagging Keller for a homer, and that proved to be an omen of things to come. The right-hander gave up four more runs in the frame and served up an additional long ball in each of the second and third innings before mercifully being replaced. By the time he departed, Keller had given up eight runs -- the second time in his past three starts that he's surrendered that amount. He's lost four of his past five outings, posting an 8.76 ERA and 2.07 WHIP across 24.2 innings during that stretch.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Muncy, Betts homer, Dodgers beat KC for 12th straight win
Max Muncy had a homer and four RBIs, Mookie Betts hit his team-leading 26th home run of the season and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 13-3...AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas City Royals lose a blowout against the Dodgers 13-3 in rough start for Brad Keller Keller gave up five runs in the first inning.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Dodgers look to extend win streak, play the Royals
The Los Angeles Dodgers seek to build upon an 11-game win streak with a victory over the Kansas City RoyalsAUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gonsolin, Dodgers win 11th in a row, break away from Royals
Tony Gonsolin took a no-hit try into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their 11th straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 8-3AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals Should Start Thinking About a Brad Keller Extension The Royals kept Keller past the 2022 trade deadline, so it’s time to begin thinking about his future following the 2023 season.
AUGUST 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Halts losing streak Keller (6-12) allowed one run on four hits and three walks over six innings Sunday, striking out four and earning a win over Boston.
Impact Keller didn't face much of a threat through five shutout frames before Rafael Devers tagged him with a solo shot in the sixth. It was his first win since July 11 after allowing 16 runs (15 earned) over his previous three starts. The 27-year-old righty lowered his season ERA to 4.45 with an 80:44 K:BB through 119.1 frames. Keller is lined up for a tough matchup against the Dodgers at home next week.
AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Melendez posts 6-RBI game as Royals smash Red Sox 13-5
MJ Melendez hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning and had a career-high six RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 13-5AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox meet in game 4 of series
The Kansas City Royals lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Boston Red SoxAUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pratto's 9th-inning homer gives Royals 5-4 win over Red Sox
Rookie Nick Pratto hit a game-ending home run in the ninth inning, giving the Kansas City Royals a 5-4 win over the Boston Red SoxAUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Awful in loss Keller (5-12) allowed eight runs on 13 hits an a walk with three strikeouts in 5.2 innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus the White Sox.
Impact Keller threw 70 of 94 pitches for strikes, but he didn't have enough stuff to deceive the White Sox's hitters. By just about any metric, this was the right-hander's worst start of the year, and also his third straight loss. His ERA ballooned from 4.18 to 4.63, and he's added a 1.38 WHIP and 76:41 K:BB across 113.1 innings in 20 starts this year. Keller will look to get back on track in a projected home start versus the Red Sox this weekend.
AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jiménez drives in 4, Abreu homers, White Sox beat Royals 9-2
Eloy Jiménez had three hits and four RBIs, José Abreu homered and the Chicago White Sox pounded the Kansas City Royals 9-2AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals face the White Sox with 1-0 series lead
The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Chicago White SoxAUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Start pushed back to Tuesday Keller's next scheduled start will come Tuesday against the White Sox, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact Keller was lined up to start Monday night, but the Royals decided to go with Daniel Lynch instead and push Keller back a day.
AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox host the Royals to begin 3-game series
The Chicago White Sox host the Kansas City Royals to start a three-game seriesAUGUST 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perez's HR off Holmes in 9th leads Royals over Yanks 8-6
Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Clay Holmes in the ninth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 8-6 to avoid being swept in the seaso...JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jose Abreu, Eloy Jiménez homer; White Sox beat A's 4-1
José Abreu and Eloy Jiménez homered, Dylan Cease threw six strong innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals' trade of Benintendi could be just the start
The Royals could have waited until closer to the trade deadline to deal All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi, perhaps getting a slightly better offer in the processJULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stuck with loss in quality start Keller (5-11) took the loss Wednesday as the Royals were downed 4-0 by the Angels, giving up three runs on six hits and three walks over six-plus innings. He struck out five.
Impact The game was scoreless until the fifth inning, when Los Angeles cashed two runs, and Keller stuck around until the top of the seventh when he got the hook after serving up a leadoff triple to Brandon Marsh. The right-hander tossed 56 of 90 pitches for strikes as he issued at least three walks for the third time in his last four outings, but Keller still came away with his 10th quality start of the season. He sports a 4.18 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 73:40 K:BB through 107.2 innings.
JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Junk shuts down Royals, Angels cruise 4-0 to take series
Janson Junk pitched five-plus innings of four-hit ball for the Angels on Wednesday, earning his first major league win when the Los Angeles bullpen shut down the Kansas City Royals...JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals and Angels play, winner secures 3-game series
Both the Kansas City Royals and the Los Angeles Angels are looking for a series win with a victory on WednesdayJULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Walks five in 10th loss Keller (5-10) gave up four earned runs on four hits and five walks while striking out one over four innings to take the loss in 7-3 defeat to the Rays on Friday.
Impact It was a bizarre night for Keller who was bothered by liquid draining from his nose. Beginning in the fourth inning, he pitched with a thick roll of gauze hanging from his left nostril and struggled with his control. Keller issued two free passes in the frame before Yandy Diaz made Keller pay for his lack of control by hitting a bases-clearing three-RBI double. The 26-year-old right-hander carries an undesirable 68:37 K:BB into his next expected start Wednesday against the Angels.
JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Walks - and a nosebleed? - spoil Keller's start to 2nd half KANSAS CITY -- By the time Brad Keller motioned toward the Royals dugout Friday night, his nose was bleeding profusely with no signs of stop...
JULY 23, 2022 • MLB.COM
