The 2018 season was always going to be an important one for Dallas Keuchel. For one, it is his contract year. Second, he is a professional baseball player, so every season is likely very important to him. But one would assume that the allure of a lucrative long-term contract in a contract year is tremendous, and probably so for nearly everyone. Thankfully for the Astros, Keuchel was contractually obligated to pitch for the team in 2018. Anything beyond this season is an open question.
If Keuchel’s 2018 season can be summarized up to this point, it may include phrases like dependable or reliable.