Athletics Could Make Mason Miller Available, Phillies Seen
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The A's are in last place in the AL West and are likely to be sellers at the trade deadline. Closer Mason Miller is unlikely to be dealt, but if he is the Dodgers will be among the teams trying to land him.
With the trade rumors around Athletics pitcher Mason Miller, the Phillies appear to be the "No. 1" spot, according to this latest report.
Front offices around the MLB world are up against the clock to find roster improvements or swap out win-now contributors for long-term assets.
The MLB trade deadline is over a week away, meaning that teams will have to decide they will go all-in to make a push for a postseason berth or sell players to help replenish the farm system. It is an intriguing deadline for MLB,
Even if they remain in the playoff hunt, Arizona will need to turn at least a few of their expiring contracts into viable pieces for 2026.
The Phillies are not looking for band-aids for their bullpen. They have tried that. It's been a really long time since Philadelphia made a trade deadline splash, and it's possible they target some of the best relievers in the game who can help the team in 2025 and beyond.
If any team is going to land a superstar closer at the upcoming trade deadline, the smart money should be on the Philadelphia Phillies. First and foremost, there's a need there. The Phillies' bullpen has been rough all season,