Filed under: News Mets Trade Keppinger To Royals By Charlie Wilmoth Jul 19, 2006, 6:25pm EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Mets Trade Keppinger To Royals Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Former Pirate minor leaguer Jeff Keppinger has been traded to the Royals for Ruben Gotay, which puts the kibosh on rumors that had Keppinger coming back to the Pirates, perhaps in a deal for Roberto Hernandez. More From Bucs Dugout Pittsburgh Pirates offseason Q&A: December Pirates sign Ali Sanchez, claim Roddery Munoz from Nationals Pittsburgh Pirates offseason Q&A submissions: December Pirates hire Sarah Gelles as new Assistant GM How can the Pirates fix their rotation? Bucs Arghticles: Pirates quiet as hot stove heats up