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KC Royals: Brad Keller should secure his long term role in 2021

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The KC Royals have plenty of young pitching prospects, but one young pitcher seems to have found his spot.

Between now and Opening Day, the Kings of Kauffman writers are analyzing how various KC Royals performed last season and predicting how they might fare this year. Up today is starter Brad Keller.

When the KC Royals needed help in the rotation during the 2018 season, it’s unlikely many thought they would turn to the 22-year-old bullpen arm that was acquired during the offseason. Luckily, Brad Keller turned out to be exactly what they needed.