MASON MILLER NEWS

Nearing live session Miller (elbow) threw a bullpen session Saturday and said afterward that he will face live hitters next week, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old has been out since May with an elbow injury, but he now has four bullpen sessions under his belt and will look to clear the next major hurdle in his recovery next week. Miller reiterated that his goal is to pitch for the A's again this season. He only made four starts before going down, but Miller impressed in that small sample (3.38 ERA, 0.98 WHIP) and looks like a long-term rotation piece for Oakland.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Wednesday Miller (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, the Associated Press reports.

Impact Miller's bullpen comes in the wake of an all-fastballs flat-ground session Saturday that the right-hander apparently emerged healthy from. The fact Miller was able to throw off a mound for the first time since being placed on the injured list May 11 is certainly encouraging, and per the team's official site, manager Mark Kotsay confirmed the 24-year-old will throw at least one more bullpen session before throwing a live batting practice.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts in flat ground session Miller completed an all-fastballs flat ground session Saturday, the Associated Press reports.

Impact Miller's session is another encouraging step as he attempts to come back from the UCL sprain he suffered during the first half of May. Assuming he doesn't experience any residual effects in the coming days, Miller may be deemed ready to progress to throwing live batting practice soon.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning mound work Miller (elbow) will throw a 20-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Miller will only be throwing fastballs during his session Saturday, but it's a positive sign that he'll be moving on from throwing on flat ground. The 24-year-old righty landed on the injured list May 11 with a mild UCL sprain in his right elbow and figures to still be multiple weeks from a return.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes step in throwing program Miller (elbow) was recently evaluated by Dr. Keith Meister and has progressed to throwing on flat ground, the team's official site reports.

Impact Manager Mark Kotsay stated Miller will continue to catch and go through his throwing program, which recently saw him progress from long toss to throwing off flat ground. The young right-hander will continue to take his rehab "day by day" according to Kotsay, wording that appears to support the notion Miller is still a ways away from returning.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL Miller (elbow) was transferred Friday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

Impact Miller resumed throwing earlier this month, but he still has a lot of hurdles to clear as he recovers from the UCL sprain that sent him to the 15-day injured list in May. Kirby Snead (shoulder) has been brought off the 60-day IL to fill the vacant spot on Oakland's 40-man roster.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts throwing again The Athletics announced Wednesday that Miller (elbow) has resumed a throwing program, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Miller will presumably need the next week or two to increase his long-toss distance off flat ground before he's cleared for mound work. After throwing a handful of bullpen sessions, Miller would then need to throw a live batting practice session or two before advancing to a minor-league rehab assignment, so he's still realistically a month or longer away from making a return to the Oakland rotation. Before being placed on the 15-day injured list May 11 with a mild UCL sprain in his right elbow, Miller logged a 3.38 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB over 21.1 innings in his first four big-league starts.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has mild UCL sprain Miller was diagnosed Tuesday with a mild UCL sprain in his right elbow, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Miller paid a visit to Dr. Keith Meister after landing on the injured list last week with what was initially labeled as right elbow inflammation. He's going to be shut down from throwing for a while, but the A's believe the talented 24-year-old will manage to return before the end of the season. Miller had worked to a 3.38 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB through his first 21.1 major-league innings (four starts) prior to the IL stint.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting second opinion Tuesday Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said that Miller (elbow) is scheduled to received a second opinion Tuesday in Dallas from Dr. Keith Meister, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chroni...

Impact Miller was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with elbow inflammation, and the Athletics are hopeful that Meister will confirm the diagnosis when he examines the right-hander's forearm. Even if Miller receives good news, the 24-year-old rookie still looks like a good bet to miss more than the minimum 15 days, given that the Athletics aren't incentivized to rush one of their top pitching prospects back from an arm-related injury. Luis Medina and James Kaprielian entered the Oakland rotation during the past week, and both look as though they could retain starting roles while Miller and Paul Blackburn (finger) are on the shelf.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Placed on 15-day IL Miller was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to May 8, with right elbow inflammation.

Impact An MRI taken Tuesday on Miller's elbow came back negative for any structural damage, but the A's will play things carefully with the 24-year-old starter. He leaves behind a promising 3.38 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB through his first 21.1 major-league innings. Zach Neal and Luis Medina are joining Oakland's pitching staff Thursday.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics get good news on rookie right-hander Mason Miller — no structural damage to elbow An MRI indicated the Athletics will get right-handed pitcher Mason Miller back sooner rather than later.

MAY 9, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

MRI clean on elbow Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said Tuesday that an MRI on Miller's right elbow came back clean, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Miller felt discomfort in his throwing elbow following his last turn in Oakland's rotation Sunday against the Royals, but there is no structural damage in the joint and he is expected to try a side session Friday. He seems likely to miss his next start, but the current belief is that the talented 24-year-old will be able to avoid the injured list. He's pitched to an impressive 3.38 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB through his first 21.1 major-league innings.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with elbow tightness Miller is headed back to the Bay Area to be evaluated after feeling tightness in his right elbow following Sunday's start against the Royals, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said the initial suspicion is Miller is dealing with a flexor muscle issue and that "we're hoping for the best." A stint on the injured list, and in all likelihood a lengthy one, seems likely, but more will be known once Miller is examined. The right-hander has posted a 3.38 ERA and 22:7 K:BB over 21.1 frames covering his first four major-league-starts. Miller has already more than doubled his innings total as a pro this season, having missed ample time due to injury.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed loss No. 2 Miller (0-2) allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five over six innings in a loss to the Royals.

Impact Miller gave up a solo home run to Salvador Perez in the opening frame and the Royals got to him again in the fourth off a couple base hits. His teammates were only able to put up one run, leaving Miller still winless after his first four starts of his major league career. The 24-year-old owns a 3.38 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB over 21.1 innings. He'll be tasked with his toughest test thus far in a projected matchup with the Rangers later in the week.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant in no-decision Miller threw seven no-hit innings, walking four and striking out six in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Tuesday.

Impact Miller threw just 54 of 100 pitches for strikes, but limiting the Mariners to only walks made this a strong outing. He left with a 1-0 lead, but Richard Lovelady was tagged for two runs in the eighth inning. Miller displayed better control in his first two major-league starts, but Tuesday's sharp start lowered his ERA to 3.52 with a 0.98 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB through 15.1 innings. He's projected to make his next start on the road versus the Royals this weekend, which figures to be a favorable matchup.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't overcome early deficit Miller (0-1) took the loss Tuesday against the Angels, allowing four runs on five hits and a walk while striking out six over four innings.

Impact All the damage against Miller came in the first inning, after he allowed four hits and a walk, which would plate four runs for the Halos. The 24-year-old settled in thereafter, giving up just one more hit over his next three frames. Miller has been hit hard in first two major-league outings, but he's displayed control with his pitches and is proving he's got major strikeout upside. He sits at a 6.48 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and an 11:2 K:BB over 8.1 innings and tentatively lines up to face the Mariners next week.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

A's 'impressed' by Miller's ability to regroup ANAHEIM -- After shining in a relatively low-stress Major League debut at the Oakland Coliseum last week, Mason Miller immediately got a tas...

APRIL 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

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APRIL 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

Brings heat in MLB debut Miller did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's loss to the Cubs, allowing two earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five across 4.1 innings. He also uncork...

Impact The much-anticipated major-league debut of the hard-throwing right-hander went very well from an individual standpoint, even as the Athletics suffered a 12-2 loss that was mostly the fault of the bullpen. Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports Miller threw his trademark four-seam fastball on 53 of his 81 pitches, generating 27 swings and six whiffs in the process. Miller's heater also averaged a blistering 99.3 mph, maxing out at 102.5 mph and registering at 100 mph or higher a whopping 15 times. The highly encouraging outing against a hot lineup -- which included a second inning during which he struck out Cody Bellinger, Edwin Rios and Patrick Wisdom -- is one of the few reasons for optimism thus far in what appears to be another forgettable season for the rebuilding Athletics. Miller's opportunity to put together an even better encore is slated to come early next week against another talented lineup in that of the Angels.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Turning adversity into triumph, Miller electrifies in debut OAKLAND -- Mason Miller lighting up the radar gun with 102 mph fastballs in a big league stadium seemed unfathomable considering where he wa...

APRIL 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

Limited to 80 pitches in debut The Athletics selected Miller's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact He'll make his major-league debut Wednesday against the Cubs and will have a "soft cap" of around 80 pitches, manager Mark Kotsay told Jessica Kleinschmidt of The Comeback reports. Miller boasts a 19:0 K:BB over 8.2 innings for Las Vegas and Double-A Midland between his first two minor-league starts this season.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE