Keller Out, Pirates Push Hard | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Mitch Keller’s season is over after a torn right teres major muscle lands him on the 60-day injured list, dealing a major blow to a Pirates team already struggling. The veteran pitcher, entering his eighth year with the club, finished with a 6-8 record and a 5.29 ERA — not the turnaround the team hoped for. With Keller sidelined and ace Paul Skenes fading from his Cy Young form, the Pirates’ pitching staff is suddenly under immense pressure. Though they added arms at the trade deadline — Luke Weaver, Camilo Doval, Kirby Yates, and Lake Bachar — there’s no clear answer yet on who’ll fill Keller’s void in the rotation. Now trailing by 3.5 games in the wild card race and facing one of baseball’s toughest remaining schedules, the Pirates need every ounce of talent — especially tonight against the Brewers — to make a playoff push before it’s too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/19fb47e9dcb24bba