The Pittsburgh Pirates and All-Star pitcher Mitch Keller have reached a five-year contract agreement worth $77 million, starting this season and extending through 2028. Keller will be the Pirates' opening day starter on March 28 in Miami. Keller expressed excitement about the deal, aiming to continue winning with the team. He also mentioned his struggles and the support of his family throughout his career. Keller hopes his friend David Bednar will also receive a contract extension.
"That kid deserves every penny. ” Mitch Keller's road to becoming the highest paid pitcher in Pirates history was not an easy one. Throughout each step of his journey, his family was there to support him. My story from Bradenton: https://t.co/AztesprqNO
Mitch Keller talked about his contract extension yesterday. That and wanting to get back to work and win more games: https://t.co/9lTms0vKjb
"I haven’t talked to the front office about it, but now, I’ll have more confidence going to them about it." ... Mitch Keller, armed with a $77 million contract, expounds on wanting good friend David Bednar to also get a contract extension: https://t.co/GratDuA0HV
Mitch Keller’s dad, when asked of his son’s new contract …. https://t.co/a9a9aQzHgs
Mitch Keller: "I don’t think I’d be quite as good or mentally tough if I didn’t go through those struggles."
Mitch Keller: "I'm thrilled to be a Pirate for the next five years -- and hopefully more. I just wanna win."
All-Star pitcher Mitch Keller and Pittsburgh finalized a $77 million, five-year contract on Friday, and the Pirates said he will be their opening day starter at Miami on March 28. https://t.co/3bi66CZ5xR
Pirates, Mitch Keller finalize 5-yr, $77M extension https://t.co/KUM6YT8PgR
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"Lets Fucking Do It" Mitch Keller's Reaction To Hearing He's Getting His 2nd Straight Opening Day Start Minutes After Signing The Biggest Extension For A Pitcher In Pirates History Is Awesome https://t.co/8MMFWQoXNW https://t.co/dtWkXSSpM3
"Lets Fucking Do It" Mitch Keller's Reaction To Hearing He's Getting His 2nd Straight Opening Day Start Minutes After Signing The Biggest Extension In Pirates History Is Awesome @editti22 https://t.co/g280DhVOCJ https://t.co/gXAuWE5Y0X
The Pirates and All-Star pitcher Mitch Keller agreed to a five-year deal worth $77 million that begins this season and runs through 2028. https://t.co/hLxXqEJMcN