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Pirates place Mitch Keller on 60-day injured list with arm injury

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:47 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Pirates place Mitch Keller on 60-day injured list with arm injury

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed pitcher Mitch Keller on the 60-day injured list due to a right arm teres major muscle injury, ending his season. Keller discovered the issue during a recent game against the Reds, where he struggled before leaving in the third inning. He finishes 2026 with a 6-8 record and a 5.29 ERA, the highest of his career since 2021. Following the injury, Keller expressed disappointment but plans to focus on recovery and improvement for next season.

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Status Watch

•Mitch Keller ends 2026 season with a 6-8 record and a 5.29 ERA.
•Injury occurred during game against the Reds, leading to an early exit.
•Keller had previously made only one trip to the injured list since 2020.
•The Pirates can carefully manage his recovery during the offseason.
•Keller's first arm injury in 12 years raises concerns about his future performance.

Latest Updates

11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates’ Keller talks season-ending injury: ‘It’s extremely disappointing’

What they're saying

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Pirates veteran starter Mitch Keller was not having the season he was hoping for, and the right-hander won’t get an opportunity to try and finish the year on a high note.
— Yahoo Sports

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