Phillies add right-hander Brad Keller with a $22 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

By Canadian Press on December 17, 2025.

The Philadelphia Phillies added Brad Keller to their pitching staff on Wednesday, agreeing to a $22 million, two-year contract with the right-hander, a person familiar with the deal confirmed to The Associated Press.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a successful physical.

Keller is coming off a terrific season with the Chicago Cubs, going 4-2 with a career-low 2.07 ERA in 68 appearances. He struck out 75 in 69 2/3 innings.

The 30-year-old Keller worked out of the bullpen this year, but he was a starting pitcher at the beginning of his career. Ranger Suárez, a key member of Philadelphia’s rotation this season, is a free agent.

Keller’s guarantee matches the $22 million, two-year deal Luke Weaver struck Wednesday with the New York Mets, also subject to a successful physical.

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Jay Cohen, The Associated Press