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Philadelphia Phillies Reliever Brad Keller Tears UCL, Expected to Miss Rest of 2026 Season
The 30-year-old right-hander was placed on the injury list after the diagnosis. Keller signed a two-year, $22 million contract with Philadelphia last winter. The team recalled Seth Johnson from Triple-A to fill the roster spot.
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Philadelphia Phillies reliever Brad Keller has a torn UCL in his right elbow and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season, the team announced Thursday. Keller, a 30-year-old right-handed pitcher, was placed on the injury list. If he undergoes surgery, the procedure would sideline him for a significant portion of the 2027 season or longer.
The nine-year veteran posted a 2-1 record with a 4.02 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 31⅓ innings across 32 appearances this year. He recorded three saves, matching his career high. Keller signed a two-year, $22 million deal with the Phillies over the winter following a 2025 season in which he posted a 2.07 ERA in 68 appearances for the Chicago Cubs.
The Phillies recalled right-hander Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take Keller's place on the 26-man roster.
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