Dodgers Expressed Interest in All-Star Closer Mason Miller Before He Went on IL: Report

In an act of frustration, Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller slammed his hand on a training table breaking the pinky finger on his non-pitching hand after Monday’s night against the Houston Astros.

The 25-year-old was put on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Tuesday.

Miller, who is the hardest-throwing pitcher in the major leagues, has been the subject of trade speculation with the A’s out of playoff contention. Before the injury, the Los Angeles Dodgers were reportedly among the teams to express interest in the Oakland Athletics’ star closer, according to major-league sources who spoke with FanSided’s Robert Murray.

Miller’s non-throwing hand is in a cast. He can throw while in a cast and will do a bullpen session on Tuesday.

The price for Miller was described by one source as “egregious” but that is the expectation for a guy who throws an average fastball of nearly 101 mph. Now, with the injury, Miller will probably stay in Oakland and it almost guarantees that he will not be traded before the Tuesday deadline.

The 25-year-old right-hander has made 34 appearances this season and is 1-1 with 15 saves and a 2.21 ERA. He leads all relievers with 70 strikeouts in 40.2 innings.

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