Brad Keller Signs 2-Year, $22M Deal with Phillies to Bolster Bullpen

Brad Keller has agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, pending a physical. The right-hander is coming off a strong 2025 season with the Cubs, where he posted a 2.07 ERA and 0.96 WHIP across 69 2/3 innings as a reliever, with 75 strikeouts and 22 walks. He was dominant in October for Chicago, making five postseason appearances with a 1.59 ERA and two saves. Keller's improved five-pitch mix and elite metrics (30.6% hard-hit rate, top 2%) make him a strong addition to the Phillies' bullpen, potentially setting up for closer Jhoan Duran.