🎙️ On today’s episode of Cubs Central, we break down one of the most underrated arms on the North Side — Brad Keller. After a career revival with the Chicago Cubs in 2025, the big question is: Should the Cubs want to bring Keller back for 2026? And if they do… is he more valuable in the bullpen, or can he trust the process and return as a starter?

We dive deep into his career path with the
Kansas City Royals, his resurgence in high-leverage relief appearances for the
Chicago Cubs, and how his arsenal stacks up under Statcast analytics from
Baseball Savant.

🔥 Topics we cover
✔ Career starter vs reliever performance
✔ What role suits him best moving forward?
✔ Which teams could pursue Keller in MLB free agency?
✔ Market value insights from MLB Trade Rumors
✔ Does the Keller experience fit the current competitive window for the
National League Central?

Could Keller be the next success story of a pitcher reinvented like a Wade Davis or become a key multi-inning bullpen weapon? We explore it all.

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