Mitch Keller Healthy and Throwing Ahead of Pivotal 2027 Season

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller is fully healthy and throwing after ending the 2026 season on the 60-day injured list with a grade 3 muscle strain. The 30-year-old right-hander struggled to a 6-8 record, 5.29 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and 87 strikeouts across last season. General manager Ben Cherington emphasized that the team needs more from Keller in 2027 to meet their goals. Keller remains signed with Pittsburgh through 2028, earning $18 million in 2027 and $20 million in 2028.