KYLE KELLER NEWS

Dropped from 40-man roster Keller cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

Impact Keller tossed a career-high 33.1 major-league innings this season but didn't look particularly good. He struggled to a 6.48 ERA, thanks in large part to his low 29.3 percent groundball rate and his high 14.2 percent walk rate.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brought back from minors The Pirates recalled Keller from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Impact Pittsburgh optioned Keller to Indianapolis a day earlier, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the Pirates on Monday after Luis Oviedo (undisclosed) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Expect Keller to fill a low-leverage role out of the Pittsburgh bullpen during the final week of the season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phils' 5-game win streak ended by Pirates; Atlanta on deck

Phillies starter Hans Crouse gave up a home run to Cole Tucker on his first major league pitch and Philadelphia’s playoff hopes took a hit with a 6-0 loss to Max Kranick and the Pi...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

David Bednar returns from right oblique strain; Kyle Keller optioned The Pirates on Sunday welcomed back one of their best relief options, as David Bednar returned from a right oblique strain.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Returns to Triple-A Keller was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Impact Keller has been in the majors since early July -- not counting a one-day stint at Triple-A -- but will now head back to the minors. The 28-year-old has a 6.75 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 29:20 K:BB across 29.1 big-league innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates beat Marlins 6-3, 1 win from 1st sweep of season

Ke’Bryan Hayes doubled twice and survived a ninth-inning tumble on the pitcher’s mound in the game’s second failed attempt to catch a poup, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alcantara takes no-hitter into 7th, Marlins blank Nats 3-0

Sandy Alcantara allowed one hit over eight sparkling innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 3-0

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wilson expected to start as Pirates host the Nationals

The Pirates are expected to send Bryse Wilson to the mound Sunday and the Nationals will give Patrick Corbin the start

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates pounce on shaky Nationals bullpen in 10-7 victory

Bryan Reynolds hit his 23rd home run of the season and drove in three runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates surged past the Washington Nationals 10-7

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schwindel's grand slam lifts Cubs over Pirates 11-8

Frank Schwindel hit a go-ahead grand slam, Matt Duffy homered twice, including a grand slam, and the Chicago Cubs outslugged the Pittsburgh Pirates for an 11-8 win

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quick return to majors Keller was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 28-year-old was sent down to Triple-A on Friday but will quickly rejoin the big-league roster with JT Brubaker (shoulder) and Duane Underwood (shoulder) landing on the injured list. Keller has a 7.13 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 25:18 K:BB over 24 innings out of the bullpen for the Pirates this year.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Schwindel, Cubs rally in 9th, top Pirates, 5th win in row

Rookie Frank Schwindel hustled hard and sprawled for an RBI single that capped a three-run rally with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Chicago Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pir...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent to Triple-A Keller was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

Impact Keller had been on the big-league roster since early July. He recorded a respectable 4.00 ERA in 10 appearances that month but struggled to a 9.26 ERA in 10 outings in August. The transaction clears a space for the Pirates to activate Saturday's starter JT Brubaker (thumb) from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers pummel Pirates 9-0 for 6th straight win, gain on SF

Max Muncy slugged two homers and drove in five runs to highlight a power performance by the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 9-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keller expected to start as Pirates host the Brewers

The Brewers will start Brett Anderson on Friday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Mitch Keller

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moustakas has big return, Reds easily handle Pirates 10-0

Mike Moustakas went 3 for 4 with three doubles and two RBIs in his return from the injured list to spark the Cincinnati Reds to a 10-0 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday nigh...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charged with loss Wednesday Keller (0-1) took the loss Wednesday versus Milwaukee. He allowed two runs on a hit and a walk with one strikeout in two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Keller got two outs quickly in the seventh inning, but he allowed the next two batters to reach base on a single and a walk. Chasen Shreve was brought on to face pinch hitter Rowdy Tellez, but Shreve allowed a three-run home run, and the two runs charged to Keller were enough to stick him with the loss. The 28-year-old right-hander continues to produce inconsistent results in a low-leverage role. He has a 7.07 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 17:11 K:BB through 14 innings this year.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pinch-hit HR by Tellez gives Brewers 4-2 win over Pirates

Pinch-hitter Rowdy Tellez launched a three-run homer with two outs in the seventh inning to put the Milwaukee Brewers ahead for good in a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Escobar homers, triples as Brewers defeat Pirates 6-2

Eduardo Escobar hit a three-run homer and an RBI triple to back up Eric Lauer’s five shutout innings in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets crush Pirates 13-4 on Lindor grand slam, 10-run sixth

Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer and Francisco Lindor clubbed New York’s first grand slam this season during a 10-run sixth inning, and the Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 13-4

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Narváez, García, Peterson lead Brewers to 11th straight win

Omar Narváez had five hits, Avisaíl García drove in five runs and Jace Peterson added four RBIs as the Milwaukee Brewers rolled to their 11th straight victory, 11-2 over the Pittsb...

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Pittsburgh Keller was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

Impact Keller spent over a month with the Triple-A club, and he posted a 2.20 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 26:1 K:BB in 16.1 innings during his most recent stint in the minors. The right-hander has made three major-league appearances this year and should serve mainly as a low-leverage reliever going forward.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pederson's 2 homers, Arrieta lead Cubs over Pirates 4-3

Joc Pederson hit two home runs, Jake Arrieta beat Pittsburgh for the third time this season and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pirates 4-3

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injuries & Roster Moves: Hayes HRs in rehab ROSTER MOVES May 25: RHP Cody Ponce recalled; RHP Kyle Keller optioned to Triple-APonce was recalled to start Tuesday’s game against the Cub...

MAY 25, 2021 • MLB.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Keller was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis prior to Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact With Cody Ponce being recalled to start Tuesday's tilt, Keller was deemed the odd man out for the Pirates. The right-hander appeared in three games since being called up May 15, allowing three earned runs on two hits and three walks while punching out four. He figures to be a candidate to rejoin the big club at some point later this season.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE