Fractured finger shelves Oakland's Miller; Erceg in line for Saves
Jul 26 2024
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Oakland Athletics
NEWS: Oakland placed right-handed closer Mason Miller on the IL with a fractured left pinkie finger.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: Miller (-0.5% PT) broke his finger in the weight room on Monday, but there's been some conflicting reports on just how it happened. Regardless, the injury is to his non-pitching hand, so he shouldn’t be out much longer than the minimum two weeks. His IL placement will also act as a way to limit his innings in his breakout campaign. Lucas Erceg should be the go-to option for saves in Miller’s absence. Ross Stripling (+0.5%) was activated from the 15-day IL in a corresponding move. The veteran starter landed on the IL way back in May with a strained right elbow. More than two...
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