MLB Trade Proposal: Mason Miller to the Baltimore Orioles
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The Rationale
The Orioles are strong, but they need to improve to win their second consecutive division title and make a deeper playoff run than in 2023.
They don’t need more position players, and the rotation's top is solid with Corbin Burnes, Kyle Bradish, and Grayson Rodriguez. The key area for improvement is the back of the bullpen, where they sorely miss Félix Bautista. Closer Craig Kimbrel is unpredictable, and set-up man Yennier Cano isn't as dominant as last season.
Imagine Bautista and Miller anchoring the Orioles' bullpen in 2025 and beyond—they might never relinquish a lead.
Miller's low guaranteed salary for the next few years makes him an excellent fit for Baltimore, especially with the uncertainty of payroll increases under new ownership.
This post by Leo Morgenstern appeared first on Just Baseball.
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Trading Mason Miller
Mason Miller has been the standout player for the Oakland Athletics this season, showcasing his impressive pitching skills as a rookie. However, his success also highlights the overall weakness of the A's team. Oakland is expected to be active sellers at the trade deadline this summer, given their poor performance in recent years.
The A's were the worst team in the American League in 2022 and 2023, and this season, they are only marginally better thanks to the struggles of the Chicago White Sox. Oakland lacks valuable trade assets, as their veteran players with expiring contracts haven't performed well. Instead, their top performers are those on inexpensive, pre-arbitration deals.
This post by Leo Morgenstern appeared first on Just Baseball.
Baltimore Orioles Trade Package
- Orioles get: Mason Miller
- Athletics get: Heston Kjerstad (Orioles preseason No. 5 prospect); Connor Norby (No. 6); Dylan Beavers (No. 9); Trace Bright (HM)
Orioles' Top Prospects and Potential Trade Targets for A's
Heston Kjerstad, previously ranked as the Orioles’ No. 5 prospect, is now a consensus top-100 prospect in baseball and likely in the top 50. The 25-year-old outfielder is excelling in Triple-A with 13 home runs and a 1.122 OPS in 36 games. Kjerstad is close to the majors and a valuable trade asset for the Athletics, given the Orioles' surplus of young talent.
The secondary piece in the trade package is Connor Norby, a 23-year-old second baseman/outfielder. Norby has nine homers and 16 doubles in 48 Triple-A games, showcasing his versatility by splitting time between second base and the outfield. Like Kjerstad, he is near major league-ready but blocked by other talents in Baltimore.
Dylan Beavers, 22, is less known but has intriguing tools, combining plus speed and power. He has an .851 OPS at Double-A, with seven home runs, nine steals, and 25 walks in 41 games. Aram highlighted Beavers’ exciting upside, citing his potential for more power, strong contact rates, and good speed.
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Orioles Offer Top Prospects in Potential Trade for A's Mason Miller
The final piece in this trade package is 23-year-old right-hander Trace Bright, the only pitcher included. Bright has shown success with his fastball and curveball, but his inconsistent command and undeveloped arsenal have limited his rise in prospect rankings. Despite this, he has performed well since his promotion to Double-A last summer, posting a 2.81 ERA in 57.2 innings. In most other farm systems, Bright would be considered more than a throw-in piece, but in this context, he completes a strong trade package that could make the Orioles' offer unbeatable.
The Rationale
The Orioles are strong, but they need to improve to win their second consecutive division title and make a deeper playoff run than in 2023.
They don’t need more position players, and the rotation's top is solid with Corbin Burnes, Kyle Bradish, and Grayson Rodriguez. The key area for improvement is the back of the bullpen, where they sorely miss Félix Bautista. Closer Craig Kimbrel is unpredictable, and set-up man Yennier Cano isn't as dominant as last season.
Imagine Bautista and Miller anchoring the Orioles' bullpen in 2025 and beyond—they might never relinquish a lead.
Miller's low guaranteed salary for the next few years makes him an excellent fit for Baltimore, especially with the uncertainty of payroll increases under new ownership.
This post by Leo Morgenstern appeared first on Just Baseball.
Stay ahead of the game and elevate your sports betting experience with SportsGrid.
Trading Mason Miller
Mason Miller has been the standout player for the Oakland Athletics this season, showcasing his impressive pitching skills as a rookie. However, his success also highlights the overall weakness of the A's team. Oakland is expected to be active sellers at the trade deadline this summer, given their poor performance in recent years.
The A's were the worst team in the American League in 2022 and 2023, and this season, they are only marginally better thanks to the struggles of the Chicago White Sox. Oakland lacks valuable trade assets, as their veteran players with expiring contracts haven't performed well. Instead, their top performers are those on inexpensive, pre-arbitration deals.
This post by Leo Morgenstern appeared first on Just Baseball.
