Pirates place Mitch Keller on 60-day injured list with arm injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:26 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates’ Keller Talks Season-Ending Injury: ‘It’s Extremely Disappointing’
"PITTSBURGH — Pirates veteran starter Mitch Keller was not having the season he was hoping for, and the right-hander won’t […] The post Pirates’ Keller Talks Season-Ending Injury: ‘It’s Extremely Disappointing’ appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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