Mason Miller is aware that his name will be mentioned in trade discussions before the deadline.
Mason Miller of the Oakland A’s has garnered significant attention this year with his powerful fastball, impressing both teammates and opponents. During Tuesday night’s All-Star Game, he showcased his skills. In the top of the fifth inning, he retired all his National League opponents, including striking out the dynamic Shohei Ohtani with two blistering fastballs and a wicked slider. One of his pitches reached 103.6 miles per hour, marking the fastest pitch ever recorded in the Midsummer Classic and this season.
As the season continues with the A’s hosting the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, all eyes will be on Miller. He currently throws the most explosive fastball in the Major Leagues and is expected to be a key player on the trading block as teams prepare for the July 30 deadline. Miller’s exceptional talent makes him a prime candidate for a trade. He holds a 1-1 record with a 2.27 ERA, a 0.86 WHIP, and has notched 15 saves while striking out 70 batters in 39.2 innings.
During the All-Star festivities in Arlington, Texas, Miller frequently faced questions about a potential trade. The A’s, with a 37-61 record, are in last place in the American League West, trailing the first-place Seattle Mariners by 15 games.
Multiple teams are interested in a pitcher who can bring shocking heat like Miller
Although Miller has not been playing for a contending team, he could become an extremely valuable asset for a team in the midst of a pennant race or vying for a Wild Card spot.
“I think it’s just the same answer, you know?” he said. “It is what it is. It’s out of our hands. We just have to adapt to the circumstances, but that’s kind of the game we play, and I think that’s what makes the great players great, is their ability to adapt — within the game, outside the game, everything.”
The 25-year-old right-hander stands 6-5 and weighs 200 pounds. He was drafted by Oakland in the third round of the 2021 Draft. Miller is signed through the end of this season and is currently earning $740,000 per year.
He will be eligible for arbitration in 2026 and free agency in 2030.
Despite throwing hard last season, Miller was less effective in the 2023 season for the A’s, posting an 0-3 record with a 3.78 ERA while striking out 38 batters in 33.1 innings.
Given his youth, talent, and contract control, the A’s could expect a substantial offer if they decide to trade him to a contender.
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