Filed under: News Mets Trade Keppinger To Royals By Charlie Wilmoth Jul 19, 2006, 6:25pm EDT / new 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 Game #78: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Game #77: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Bucs Arghticles: July 1, 2022 Bucs use long ball to beat Brewers Game #76: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates bullpen sinking late leads