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Jim Rosati breaks down the decision facing the Pirates with Mitch Keller after an injury-plagued 2026. Keller says he’s healthy and expects a normal offseason, but with $18.4 million due next season, should Pittsburgh keep the veteran starter or move his contract and spend that money elsewhere?
Jim also gets into Brandon Lowe’s upcoming free agency, why the qualifying offer is an easy decision, and whether the Pirates can really afford to operate like the Brewers or Rays when they don’t have another Brandon Lowe waiting in the organization.
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"What Do the Pirates Do With Mitch Keller Now?" is an episode of North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast. Runtime 53 min. Published October 26, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
