Will Mitch Keller play against Washington Nationals tonight? Latest update on Pittsburgh Pirates star's injury report (April 15, 2025)

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 15, 2025, 18:18 IST

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Mitch Keller is set to start for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Washington Nationals tonight at PNC Park, despite earlier injury rumors. Keller, coming off a strong scoreless outing, aims to improve the Pirates' 6-11 record. Facing Jake Irvin, Keller's performance is crucial as the Pirates seek to overcome their offensive struggles and recent slump.

Will Mitch Keller play against Washington Nationals tonight? Latest update on Pittsburgh Pirates star's injury report (April 15, 2025) (Image Source: Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Mitch Keller is about to start his fourth 2025 MLB start against the Washington Nationals at PNC Park tonight. Rumors of a possible injury aside, Mitch Keller is healthy and will be on the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates in this critical game. Pittsburgh Pirates have been looking for a bright spot, and the 29-year-old starter has provided one this season, following an impressive scoreless outing against the St. Louis Cardinals in which he allowed only four hits and 7 1/3 innings.

Mitch Keller's recent performance and availability for tonight's game

Tonight, Mitch Keller has a record of 1-1, 4.24 ERA in three starts this season. Against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, his last appearance, he showed his best command and pitch efficiency. Mitch Keller is not on any injury list and will go up against Washington Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin (0-0, 5.63 ERA) at 6:40 p.m. ET on 15th April in a home game at PNC Park. Other Pittsburgh Pirates players, such as Joey Bart (back) and Endy Rodriguez (hand), are day-to-day with injuries, but Mitch Keller is healthy and set to play.

Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to improve their record with Keller on the mound

The Pittsburgh Pirates are at 6-11 in the season and hoping Mitch Keller can snap them out of their recent slump. The offense has been an issue, batting .200 in their last 10 games and hitting only six home runs in that stretch.
Mitch Keller will need to perform a quality start after their recent 4-6 run, where they have been outscored by nine runs. The matchup can be seen on television through SportsNet PT or MASN or in person at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Tonight's pitching duel between Mitch Keller and Jake Irvin — both teams at the moment have multiple injuries on their rosters —could be the deciding factor in the game, whatever oddsmakers predict will be a close contest.
Also Read: Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates- Where and how to watch today’s match, expected lineup, venue, time and more (15 April, 2025)

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