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Phillies outright Brian Keller to minors after Nestor Cortes signing

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Phillies outright Brian Keller to minors after Nestor Cortes signing

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The Philadelphia Phillies designated right-hander Brian Keller for assignment following the signing of Nestor Cortes Jr. Two days later, Keller was outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Keller, 32, made his MLB debut on July 25, allowing one run in three innings. This season, he has a 4.11 ERA in 46 innings at Triple-A. The Phillies hope to leverage him as rotation depth, especially with injuries affecting their starters earlier in the season. As the team strives for a playoff position, Keller's status will be monitored as they navigate the final stretch of the season.

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•Keller debuted for the Phillies on July 25.
•He has been assigned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
•Keller posted a 4.11 ERA over 46 innings in Triple-A.
•The Phillies are currently on a seven-game win streak.
•Cortes was signed to bolster pitching depth.

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The Philadelphia Phillies designated right-hander Brian Keller for assignment when they signed Nestor Cortes Jr. for rotation depth. Two days later, the club announced that Keller had been outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Keller, 32, made his MLB debut for the Phillies on July 25. The right-hander allowed one run in three innings in his […] The post Phillies Outright 32-Year-Old Pitcher to Minors During Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 5:26 AM
Phillies Outright 32-Year-Old Pitcher to Minors During Cardinals Series
The Philadelphia Phillies designated right-hander Brian Keller for assignment when they signed Nestor Cortes Jr. for rotation depth. Two days later, the club announced that Keller had been outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Keller, 32, made his MLB debut for the Phillies on July 25. The right-hander allowed one run in three innings in his […] The post Phillies Outright 32-Year-Old Pitcher to Minors During Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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