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The largest splash of the MLB trade deadline has come between two West Coast teams to date.
Athletics acted all-Star closer Mason Miller and Startkeren JP Sears to San Diego Padres Thirdly ranked views throughout baseball and three other smaller league throwers, according to several reports.
Rumors swirled earlier this week that Miller’s name had been mentioned in preliminary discussions. Late Wednesday, it was revealed that Padres had put their name in the hat.
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Athletics Pitcher Mason Miller (19) throws a pitch toward Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth lap in Sutter Health Park. (Dennis Lee-prescribed images)
It was a big price for Padres, but it’s hard to blame them right now. They own a three-game lead to the last Wild Card place, but they are also only three games left on the Los Angeles Dodgers to NL West Crown.
Miller is, hands one of the best in the game. He debuted in MLB in 2023, but burst out on stage last year with a 2.49 ERA and 14.4 K/9.
He was named an all-star last season, which was his first full campaign in the main subjects. He has been wronged to 104.1 km / h and average 101.1 on the gun this season, the fastest in the sport.
His strike percentage of 39.1% is also the best brand in the big leagues, but he ranks in the bottom-10-percentile in the walk rate. His era is also up from last year, which is 3.76.
Athletics Pitcher Mason Miller (19) responds after the final during the ninth round against Cleveland Guardians at Sutter Health Park. (Sergio Estrada-Misted Pictures)
MLB Twin Brothers acted within a few hours in succession when the deadline approaches
Nevertheless, Padres has enclosed their closer, which does not even reach arbitration until after next season.
It explains the trait that athletics got, with the valuable possession of shortstop Leo de Vries, an 18-year-old from Domincan Republic. He signed with Padres as a top international view of $ 4.2 million last year and was almost immediately a top press.
De Vries represented San Diego in MLB All-Star Futures Game earlier this month in Atlanta.
Athletics Pitcher Mason Miller (19) throws a pitch against Baltimore Orioles during the ninth lap in Sutter Health Park. (DARREN YAMASHITA-PREPARED PICTURES)
This year seems to be the trade deadline for reliefs, and Miller tops the class.
