Kyle Keller (baseball)

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1+23 innings pitched. [6] In 10 appearances during his rookie campaign, Keller logged a 3.38 ERA with 11 strikeouts across 10+23 innings pitched. Keller was designated for assignment by Miami on December 20, following the signing of Yimi García. [7]

Los Angeles Angels

On January 6, 2020, Keller was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for Jose Estrada. [8] Keller only made two appearances for the Angels in 2020, giving up two runs in 2+13 innings for a 7.71 ERA with a lone strikeout. [9] On March 31, 2021, Keller was designated for assignment by the Angels. [10]

Pittsburgh Pirates

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Keller with the Indianapolis Indians

On April 5, 2021, Keller was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations. [11] He made 32 appearances for the Pirates, going 1–1 with a 6.48 ERA and 36 strikeouts. On November 6, Keller was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians. [12] He subsequently rejected the assignment and elected free agency the next day.

Hanshin Tigers

On December 11, 2021, Keller signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball. [13] Keller was mainly used as a relief pitcher.

Yomiuri Giants

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Keller with the Yomiuri Giants

On December 26, 2023, Keller signed with the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball. He made 52 appearances out of the bullpen for Yomiuri in 2024, compiling a 2–2 record and 1.53 ERA with 54 strikeouts across 47 innings pitched. On December 8, 2024, Keller re–signed with the Giants on a one–year contract. [14]

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Kyle Keller
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Keller with the Hanshin Tigers
Yomiuri Giants – No. 33
Pitcher
Born: (1993-04-28) April 28, 1993 (age 31)
Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: August 4, 2019, for the Miami Marlins
NPB: March 25, 2022, for the Hanshin Tigers