Naturally, teams are calling the Oakland Athletics with trade interest in 100 mph closer right-hander Mason Miller. Of course, franchisees demand a lot in return.
According to a team source, no team has even come close to the A-Price. No team would do that. The 25-year-old Miller is not only Oakland’s best young player, but also the best player on the team. To bring him in, the team would likely have to release a young player with similar skills or a number of versatile young players who could be part of the first team’s future.
So if the Padres want Miller at this early stage, the A’s will likely ask for rookie center fielder Jackson Merrill. Other teams will receive similar requests. Baseball Trade Values It is estimated that a fair trade with the Baltimore Orioles would include two of Keith Law’s top 100 prospects: corner-outfielder Kobe Mayo (No. 27) and outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. (No. 64).
Miller, who is making $740,000 this season, is not eligible for arbitration through 2026 and will remain under the club’s control through 2029.
However, the A’s wouldn’t rule out a trade for him. The teams discuss almost all players. The effects of most analgesics vary. Miller missed nearly four months last season with a mild right elbow sprain.
The A’s, meanwhile, say they plan to increase their payroll and improve their roster as they prepare for their planned move to Las Vegas in 2028. Miller could play an important role and give the franchise credibility and identity. Three seasons are planned in Sacramento.
Its value is currently very high. Miller contributed to the A’s 18-21 start by going a perfect 8-for-8 in save opportunities. This not only gives the team the best chance to stay in contention, but also the most convincing numbers since 2021, when Oakland’s roster also included Matt Olson, Matt Chapman and Shaun Murphy in addition to Frankie Montas, Shaun Mania and Chris Bassett.
In 16 1/3 innings, Miller had 33 strikeouts while allowing just seven hits and four walks. His 55 percent strikeout rate is the highest ever among major league players. His ERA is 1.10. His opponent’s batting average is .125. And his projected numbers in both categories — 0.76 ERA, .087 batting average — are better.
No pitcher in baseball throws harder – Miller’s average fastball velocity of 100.8 mph is just ahead of Minnesota Twins outfielder John Doran, who hits 100.7 mph. Theoretically, the A’s could replace Miller with setup man Lucas Erceg, who has the sixth-highest average fastball velocity at 98.6. But the one-two punch of Erceg and Miller in the late innings proved incredibly valuable.
Talks about trading Miller will likely continue until the trade deadline unless he gets injured or moves sooner. If he leaves, the return numbers will be significant, perhaps even astonishing. Otherwise there is no reason to worry.
(Mason Miller Foto: Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
2024-05-09 23:24:09
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