New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The Philadelphia Phillies have reached an agreement on a two-year contract with free-agent right-hander Brad Keller, according to a report by MLB.com. The club has not officially announced the signing, as it remains pending a physical. The deal is expected to be worth $22 million.

Notably, Philadelphia's plan is to capitalize on Keller's recent dominance as a relief arm rather than stretching him back into a starting role.

Now 30, Brad Keller is coming off one of the finest seasons of his eight-year career, having emerged as one of the National League's most effective relievers with the Chicago Cubs.

In 2025, he made 68 appearances for the Cubs, all but one in relief, posting a remarkable 2.07 ERA and a 2.94 FIP a...