(670 The Score) The Cubs have engaged in trade talks with the Pirates about right-hander Mitch Keller, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine reported Wednesday afternoon.
Keller, 29, was an All-Star in 2023. He's 1-10 with a 4.02 ERA this season. Keller has a career 4.52 ERA over seven MLB seasons.
Keller is currently under contract with the Pirates through 2028 as part of a five-year, $77-million contract he signed with Pittsburgh.
The Pirates entered Wednesday in last place in the NL Central at 32-49 and are expected to be a seller leading into the MLB trade deadline on July 31.
The Cubs are 46-33 and lead the NL Central entering action Wednesday. They are expected to be aggressive in pursuing pitchers before the trade deadline.