Mitch Keller placed on 60-day injured list, ending season for Pirates
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:02 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed right-handed starter Mitch Keller on the 60-day injured list due to a right arm teres major muscle injury, officially ending his season. Keller's performance this year was marked by inconsistency, finishing with a record of 6-8 and a 5.29 ERA over 22 starts. He had a strong start to the season, going 4-1 with a 2.87 ERA in his first eight games, but struggled in the second half with a 2-7 record and a 6.95 ERA in his last 14 appearances. The Pirates did not acquire a starting pitcher at the trade deadline, and could move Carmen Mlodzinski back into the rotation in Keller's absence, while recalling left-hander Brandon Eisert from Triple-A Indianapolis to fill the roster spot.
- •Keller finishes the season with a 6-8 record and 5.29 ERA.
- •He started the season strong but struggled in the latter half.
- •Carmen Mlodzinski may return to the starting rotation.
- •Brandon Eisert recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis.
- •Pirates did not acquire a pitcher at the trade deadline.
- 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — Mitch Keller placed on IL by Pirates, out for season
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Mitch Keller placed on IL, done for season
- 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Mitch Keller Placed on IL, Done for Season
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"The Pirates placed right-handed starter Mitch Keller on the 60-day injured list with a right arm teres major muscle injury, ending his season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 10:02 AMMitch Keller placed on IL by Pirates, out for season
A big injury for the Buccos.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 3:25 AMMitch Keller placed on IL, done for season
The Pirates placed right-handed starter Mitch Keller on the 60-day injured list with a right arm teres major muscle injury, ending his season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 10:54 PMBREAKING: Mitch Keller Placed on IL, Done for Season
The Pirates placed right-handed starter Mitch Keller on the 60-day injured list with a right arm teres major muscle injury, […] The post BREAKING: Mitch Keller Placed on IL, Done for Season appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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