Morning Briefing: Mets Remain ‘Very Interested’ in Mitch Keller
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In his latest Pittsburgh Post-Gazette mailbag, reporter Noah Hiles shared the latest buzz around Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller, and it bodes well for the Mets.
While the Cubs were once viewed as early suitors, Hiles reports they now see Keller more as a fallback option rather than a top target. Meanwhile, the Mets remain “very interested” and could be emerging as the frontrunners for Keller’s services. Hiles also notes that the Yankees have recently entered the mix.
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