Brad Keller

Brad Keller will step out of the White Sox bullpen and join the rotation.

Fantasy Impact

Keller made his only start of the season for the White Sox back on May 3 in St. Louis. His other three appearances have come out of the bullpen, including a couple of multi-inning outings over the past week. The big righty is carrying a 2.84 ERA across 12 2/3 innings this season and will likely get a start at Yankee Stadium this upcoming weekend. Michael Soroka will head out of the rotation and into the bullpen for now.

Brad Keller allowed three earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five over 4 2/3 innings in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

This outing marked Keller's first start of the season, and it was a rocky debut, reflected by his elevated 4.26 ERA and 1.42 WHIP. His performance today didn't do much to inspire confidence among fantasy managers, especially considering the lack of run support from his team. While his 8.5 K/9 indicates some strikeout ability, his 1.50 strikeout-to-walk ratio suggests control issues that could hamper his effectiveness in future outings. Fantasy managers should be cautious with Keller, as his ability to pitch deeper into games and control his walks will be critical to his success and fantasy relevance.

Brad Keller is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Wednesday with Triple-A Omaha.

Fantasy Impact

Keller has been on the 15-day IL since mid-May with a right shoulder impingement. He will likely need at least a couple of rehab starts before he can return to the Royals starting rotation.

Royals pitcher Brad Keller is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday as he rehabs right shoulder impingement syndrome.

Fantasy Impact

Keller hasn't pitched since walking eight in a May 15 outing against the Padres but appears to be progressing toward a rehab assignment. The 27-year-old worked to a 4.36 ERA in nine starts but a 5.72 FIP, 6.67 SIERA, and a monstrous 19.9% BB% combine to suggest he was extremely lucky to keep the damage to a minimum.

Brad Keller allowed three hits and four walks while striking out four batters across five innings of work, earning his fourth win of the season as the Royals routed the White Sox 9-1 on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Keller has been inconsistent this season, posting a 4.31 ERA and a 1.76 WHIP with a 0.91 strikeout-to-walk ratio across eight starts. However, he was able to limit the damage in this one and will look to build on this outing in his next start.