INCREDIBLE! Chicago Cubs Land Starter Mitch Keller In A Three-Year Blockbuster Deal Ahead Of MLB Trade Deadline
In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves across Major League Baseball, the Chicago Cubs have acquired starting pitcher Mitch Keller from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a blockbuster three-year deal just days before the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline.
The Cubs, currently in the thick of the National League playoff race, have made their intentions clear: they’re all in. Adding a frontline starter like Keller signals that President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer is pushing hard to return the franchise to October glory. Keller, 28, has emerged as one of the most dependable arms in the NL over the past two seasons, boasting a mid-90s fastball, elite strikeout numbers, and a bulldog mentality on the mound.
This season, Keller has posted a 3.42 ERA with 145 strikeouts over 134 innings, proving he can anchor a rotation. His presence immediately upgrades a Cubs pitching staff that has battled inconsistency and injuries. Paired with Justin Steele and Shōta Imanaga, Keller gives the Cubs a formidable trio capable of carrying the team deep into the postseason.
Fans at Wrigley Field are buzzing with excitement. After several years of retooling, the Cubs are back in the big-game conversation. This deal could be the spark that ignites a deep playoff run.
One thing is clear: Chicago is done waiting. The North Siders are going for it — and with Mitch Keller now in the fold, the road to October just got a lot more interesting.