Philadelphia Phillies Cut 32-Year Old Pitcher Before Cardinals Series

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 5: Dave Dombrowski the President of Baseball Operations for the Boston Red Sox watches batting practice before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Fenway Park on September 5, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox won 9-2. (Photo by Rich Gagnon/Getty Images) GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 25: Brian Keller #48 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches, making his major league debut, in the fourth inning during a game against the New York Yankees at Citizens Bank Park on July 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) Getty

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to begin a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday after an off day on Thursday.

Before the Cardinals series, the Phillies reportedly cut a 32-year-old pitcher.

Philadelphia Phillies Cut 32-Year-Old Pitcher Brian Keller Before Cardinals Series

GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 25: Brian Keller #48 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches, making his major league debut, in the fourth inning during a game against the New York Yankees at Citizens Bank Park on July 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Via FanSided’s Robert Murray on X: “Source: The Phillies are designating right-hander Brian Keller for assignment.”

Source: The Phillies are designating right-hander Brian Keller for assignment.

— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) August 20, 2026

By designating Keller for assignment, the Phillies will clear a 40-man roster spot for newly-signed left-hander Nestor Cortes.

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