Oakland Athletics Looking to Activate Top Pitching Prospect From Long Stay on Injured List

Miller is the No. 3 prospect in the A's organization and made his major league debut earlier this year. Armed with an electric fastball, he went 0-2 with a 3.38 ERA before going down with elbow issues. He struck out 22 batters in 21.1 innings.

The following comes from his MLB.com prospect profile:

A power arm who can light up the radar gun at triple digits, Miller also brings what is looking more and more like a wipeout slider. He continues to work on integrating a mid-80s changeup as a third offering, though that pitch still could use some developing.

There’s no question Miller can throw a bunch of strikes with his big arm, and his 6-foot-5, 220-pound frame seems durable enough to hold up as a starter

As the A's complete an overall dreadful season, the activation of Miller will be a nice storyline to follow for the rest of the year. Any optimism heading into 2024 is welcome optimism.

The A's enter play on Monday at 42-95 and with a .307 winning percentage. They are starting a new series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.

At the time of this posting, the Jays lead 3-1 in the sixth inning.