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Likely one more rehab start Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said Wednesday that Miller (elbow) will likely make one more rehab start, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Miller topped 100 mph eight different times while tallying three strikeouts in a scoreless inning Tuesday with Triple-A Las Vegas, but the outing only lasted 29 pitches and the A's want him to build up a bit more on the farm. The 25-year-old has been on the major-league injured list since early May because of a UCL sprain in his right elbow.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elite velocity in rehab start Miller (elbow) started Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Sacramento on Tuesday, firing a scoreless first inning during which he issued two walks and recorded three strikeouts.

Impact Miller's one frame had multiple innings worth of work built in, as he fired 29 pitches overall thanks to some control issues. However, the right-hander was able to navigate trouble successfully by utilizing his velocity, with the Aviators' official Twitter account reporting Miller threw eight pitches at 100 mph+ during the outing. While Miller was originally slated to work up to approximately 50 pitches Tuesday, the fact his velocity is in elite form and he's already logged four rehab appearances makes him a strong candidate to be activated when rosters expand Friday.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Next outing set for Tuesday Miller (elbow) will make his next rehab appearance Tuesday for Triple-A Las Vegas, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact This could be Miller's final start in the minors, as the team is considering activating him when rosters expand Sept. 1. The flamethrower is expected to toss 50 pitches or three frames in Tuesday's outing. If all goes according to plan, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Miller rejoin the big club by the end of the week.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May need only one more rehab outing Miller (elbow), who was able to hit triple digits on the radar gun in his most recent rehab start for Triple-A Las Vegas, is expected to be activated if his next outing with the Av...

Impact The right-hander is set for another start with Vegas early in the week, his fourth down on the farm. Assuming all goes off without a hitch, manager Mark Kotsay notes "there could be a plan for him to join this club in September." Kotsay added that he expected Miller to be utilized with a "pitch restriction or inning limit" in such a scenario, with the idea of having the highly promising prospect head into the offseason at full health.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits triple digits in rehab outing Miller (elbow) threw three scoreless innings while striking out five in a rehab outing with Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

Impact Per MLB Pipeline, Miller hit triple digits seven times across 45 total pitches. He's now worked 6.2 total innings across three rehab appearances, so he's still not particularly close to a full starter's workload. As a result, Miller is likely to make a few more rehab appearances, but he should have the opportunity to make a handful of starts at the big-league level prior to the close of the campaign barring any setbacks in his recovery.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab moves to Triple-A Miller (elbow) shifted his rehab assignment Thursday to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Impact Miller is moving along in the Athletics' minor-league system as he completes his recovery from the mild UCL sprain that sent him to the injured list back in May. He allowed two earned runs while striking out four batters across 3.2 innings (two starts) with Single-A Stockton, topping out at 32 pitches Sunday. The 25-year-old has some more work to do on the farm if he's going to return to Oakland in a full-on starting role, but early September seems like a reasonable target.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes second appearance at Single-A Miller (elbow) surrendered two earned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two over 1.2 innings Sunday in his second rehab start with Single-A Stockton.

Impact Miller tossed three more pitches (32) than he did in his first rehab appearance with Stockton on Wednesday, but he recorded one fewer out Sunday while putting four runners on base in the abbreviated start. The Athletics could look to have Miller work on four or five days' rest in his next rehab outing and he aims to get stretched back out for starting duty after having been shelved since May 11 with a sprained right elbow. An early September return from the 60-day injured list still looks to be realistic for the 24-year-old right-hander.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes two innings in rehab start Miller (elbow) struck out two and gave up no hits and one walk over two scoreless innings in a rehab start Wednesday with Single-A Stockton.

Impact Miller tossed 16 of his 29 pitches for strikes in what was his first outing at any level since May 7. Though the Athletics have little to play for with six weeks remaining on the season, Miller still appears likely to build back up for a starting role before returning from the 60-day injured list and rejoining the big-league rotation. He'll presumably need two or three more rehab starts to get fully stretched out, making early September a logical target for his activation.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for rehab assignment Miller (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment this week with Single-A Stockton, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Miller threw a couple bullpen sessions in recent days, and he was given the green light to resume pitching in games. The A's will undoubtedly take the cautious route with one of their top prospects, so it could still be several weeks before he is cleared to rejoin Oakland's rotation.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another live BP on tap Miller (elbow) will throw another live batting practice Saturday at the Athletics' complex in Arizona, the Associated Press reports.

Impact The right-hander was able to get through a live 15-pitch BP session Tuesday without issue, and he'll now repeat the process with what could be an increased pitch count. The Athletics have maintained they remain optimistic about a 2023 return for the promising rookie, and another successful session Saturday could potentially tee up a rehab assignment.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Feels good after live BP Miller (elbow) came away from throwing live batting practice earlier in the week feeling good, and the Athletics are currently assessing the next step in his rehabilitation, the te...

Impact Miller threw 15 pitches overall Tuesday in his first time facing hitters since May 8. The fact the right-hander was able to recover well from that activity level is the latest positive step in a recovery process that's largely been without setbacks since early July, and the Athletics remain hopeful that Miller, who showed plenty of promise while pitching to a 3.38 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 9.3 K/9 across his first four big-league starts, will pitch again in the majors this season.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing live session Miller (elbow) threw a bullpen session Saturday and said afterward that he will face live hitters next week, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old has been out since May with an elbow injury, but he now has four bullpen sessions under his belt and will look to clear the next major hurdle in his recovery next week. Miller reiterated that his goal is to pitch for the A's again this season. He only made four starts before going down, but Miller impressed in that small sample (3.38 ERA, 0.98 WHIP) and looks like a long-term rotation piece for Oakland.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Wednesday Miller (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, the Associated Press reports.

Impact Miller's bullpen comes in the wake of an all-fastballs flat-ground session Saturday that the right-hander apparently emerged healthy from. The fact Miller was able to throw off a mound for the first time since being placed on the injured list May 11 is certainly encouraging, and per the team's official site, manager Mark Kotsay confirmed the 24-year-old will throw at least one more bullpen session before throwing a live batting practice.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts in flat ground session Miller completed an all-fastballs flat ground session Saturday, the Associated Press reports.

Impact Miller's session is another encouraging step as he attempts to come back from the UCL sprain he suffered during the first half of May. Assuming he doesn't experience any residual effects in the coming days, Miller may be deemed ready to progress to throwing live batting practice soon.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning mound work Miller (elbow) will throw a 20-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Miller will only be throwing fastballs during his session Saturday, but it's a positive sign that he'll be moving on from throwing on flat ground. The 24-year-old righty landed on the injured list May 11 with a mild UCL sprain in his right elbow and figures to still be multiple weeks from a return.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes step in throwing program Miller (elbow) was recently evaluated by Dr. Keith Meister and has progressed to throwing on flat ground, the team's official site reports.

Impact Manager Mark Kotsay stated Miller will continue to catch and go through his throwing program, which recently saw him progress from long toss to throwing off flat ground. The young right-hander will continue to take his rehab "day by day" according to Kotsay, wording that appears to support the notion Miller is still a ways away from returning.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL Miller (elbow) was transferred Friday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

Impact Miller resumed throwing earlier this month, but he still has a lot of hurdles to clear as he recovers from the UCL sprain that sent him to the 15-day injured list in May. Kirby Snead (shoulder) has been brought off the 60-day IL to fill the vacant spot on Oakland's 40-man roster.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts throwing again The Athletics announced Wednesday that Miller (elbow) has resumed a throwing program, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Miller will presumably need the next week or two to increase his long-toss distance off flat ground before he's cleared for mound work. After throwing a handful of bullpen sessions, Miller would then need to throw a live batting practice session or two before advancing to a minor-league rehab assignment, so he's still realistically a month or longer away from making a return to the Oakland rotation. Before being placed on the 15-day injured list May 11 with a mild UCL sprain in his right elbow, Miller logged a 3.38 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB over 21.1 innings in his first four big-league starts.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has mild UCL sprain Miller was diagnosed Tuesday with a mild UCL sprain in his right elbow, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Miller paid a visit to Dr. Keith Meister after landing on the injured list last week with what was initially labeled as right elbow inflammation. He's going to be shut down from throwing for a while, but the A's believe the talented 24-year-old will manage to return before the end of the season. Miller had worked to a 3.38 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB through his first 21.1 major-league innings (four starts) prior to the IL stint.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting second opinion Tuesday Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said that Miller (elbow) is scheduled to received a second opinion Tuesday in Dallas from Dr. Keith Meister, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chroni...

Impact Miller was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with elbow inflammation, and the Athletics are hopeful that Meister will confirm the diagnosis when he examines the right-hander's forearm. Even if Miller receives good news, the 24-year-old rookie still looks like a good bet to miss more than the minimum 15 days, given that the Athletics aren't incentivized to rush one of their top pitching prospects back from an arm-related injury. Luis Medina and James Kaprielian entered the Oakland rotation during the past week, and both look as though they could retain starting roles while Miller and Paul Blackburn (finger) are on the shelf.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Placed on 15-day IL Miller was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to May 8, with right elbow inflammation.

Impact An MRI taken Tuesday on Miller's elbow came back negative for any structural damage, but the A's will play things carefully with the 24-year-old starter. He leaves behind a promising 3.38 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB through his first 21.1 major-league innings. Zach Neal and Luis Medina are joining Oakland's pitching staff Thursday.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics get good news on rookie right-hander Mason Miller — no structural damage to elbow An MRI indicated the Athletics will get right-handed pitcher Mason Miller back sooner rather than later.

MAY 9, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

MRI clean on elbow Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said Tuesday that an MRI on Miller's right elbow came back clean, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Miller felt discomfort in his throwing elbow following his last turn in Oakland's rotation Sunday against the Royals, but there is no structural damage in the joint and he is expected to try a side session Friday. He seems likely to miss his next start, but the current belief is that the talented 24-year-old will be able to avoid the injured list. He's pitched to an impressive 3.38 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB through his first 21.1 major-league innings.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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