Brian Keller#67

Lehigh Valley IronPigs·BBRef

RSFree agentFLBFree agent

Pos: Pitcher

B/T: R / R

Born: Jun 21, 1994 (32)

Height: 6' 3"

Weight: 210 lbs

Owned: 0.0%

From: Germantown, WI

Drafted: 2016

Brian Keller

#67

Lehigh Valley IronPigs BBRef

RSFree agentFLBFree agent

Position: Pitcher

Bats/Throws: R / R

Born: Jun 21, 1994 (32)

Height: 6' 3"

Weight: 210 lbs

Owned: 0.01%

From: Germantown, WI

Drafted:

G	GS	IP	W-L	ERA	WHIP	K	BB	SV	K/9	K/BB	FIP
1	0	3.0	0-0	3.00	0.67	3	0	0	9.0	∞	5.43

The Phillies designated Keller for assignment Wednesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Aug 20Rotowire

Keller gave up one run in three innings during his MLB debut July 25 but has coughed up 12 runs in just 9.2 frames since returning to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 32-year-old righty will now lose his place on the 40-man roster to make room for Nestor Cortes, who signed a major-league deal with the Phillies on Wednesday.

The Phillies optioned Keller to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Jul 31Rotowire

After making just one appearance with the Phillies on June 25, Keller will re-join the Triple-A club. The 32-year-old allowed just one run on two hits while striking out three in three innings during his lone appearance. Philadelphia elevated Andrew Painter from Lehigh Valley to replace Keller on the 26-man roster.

Keller took a no-decision Saturday against the Yankees, allowing one run on two hits and no walks in three innings. He struck out three.

Jul 26Rotowire

Making his major-league debut, Keller fared well on the bump while acting as a long reliever Saturday. Austin Wells tagged the 32-year-old right-hander for a solo home run in the third inning, but Keller was impressive otherwise against a formidable Yankees lineup. Philadelphia has had a hard time finding stability out of their fifth rotation spot since sending Andrew Painter down to the minors for seasoning, but Keller is tentatively lined up to take the ball next in Baltimore for now.

The Phillies selected Keller's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley ahead of his scheduled appearance Saturday against the Yankees.

Jul 25Rotowire

Keller, 32, will be making his MLB debut as a bulk reliever Saturday after posting a 2.23 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB across 36.1 innings at Lehigh Valley. Alex McFarlane and Max Lazar were sent down to Triple-A as part of a roster shuffle, and Tanner Banks (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man spot for Keller.

The Phillies will call up Keller from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to either start or pitch in bulk relief Saturday against the Yankees, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Jul 24Rotowire

Keller inked a minor-league contract with the Phillies in May and has logged a 2.23 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB in 36.1 innings over eight starts for Lehigh Valley. The 32-year-old will be making his major-league debut Saturday after seven seasons in the minors and one in Japan.

2026

Poor

Below Avg

Average

Above Avg

Elite

xERA

5.70

xBA

.252

Fastball Velo

87.4 mph

Avg Exit Velo

94.5 mph

Chase %

47.4%

Whiff %

16.0%

K %

27.3%

BB %

0.0%

Barrel %

25.0%

Hard-Hit %

37.5%

Brian Keller#67

Brian Keller

2026 Season

Player News

The Phillies designated Keller for assignment Wednesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

The Phillies optioned Keller to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Keller took a no-decision Saturday against the Yankees, allowing one run on two hits and no walks in three innings. He struck out three.

The Phillies selected Keller's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley ahead of his scheduled appearance Saturday against the Yankees.

The Phillies will call up Keller from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to either start or pitch in bulk relief Saturday against the Yankees, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

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