Phillies' Brad Keller expects to miss 2026 season with injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 7:27 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Brad Keller, the Philadelphia Phillies reliever, is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to a torn UCL in his right elbow. This injury follows a lackluster season where he signed a two-year, $22 million contract and made only 32 appearances. Concerns have risen regarding the possibility of Keller missing a significant portion of the 2027 season if surgery is required. With Adolis Garcia already sidelined for the season, the Phillies face an increased bullpen need as Keller’s absence becomes more critical.
- •Brad Keller placed on injured list with torn UCL in his right elbow.
- •Keller signed a two-year, $22 million deal with the Phillies this offseason.
- •Phillies already lose Adolis Garcia for the entire season.
- •Concerns exist that Keller may miss much of the 2027 season if surgery occurs.
- •Keller holds a 4.02 ERA with 32 strikeouts over 31.1 innings this season.
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies get awful Brad Keller injury news after $22 million contract decision with 2027 concern
"This is a terrible update for the Phillies on a key part of their bullpen.
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