The Philadelphia Phillies aren’t easing off the gas this offseason — not even a little.
According to FanSided’s Robert Murray, the Philadelphia Phillies are closing in on a multi-year deal with free-agent reliever Brad Keller, another clear signal that Dave Dombrowski is intent on building a bullpen that won’t flinch in October. The deal, per ESPN's Jesse Rogers, is for two years at $22 million.
Keller's 2025 season with the Chicago Cubs was actually his first as a full-time reliever. After beginning his career as a starter and serving largely in a swing-man role from 2022-24, Keller had a breakout campaign in the Cubs' bullpen that saw him finish with a 2.