The New York Yankees are in win-now mode, which could necessitate further star additions to the roster.
However, one reliever that could take their unit from great to exceptional may be swayed to another team in the AL East.
Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller is also linked to the Baltimore Orioles.
Baltimore was labeled by The Athletic’s Jim Bowden as having the best shot to land him should Oakland be sellers by the July 30 MLB trade deadline (h/t Fansided’s Zach Pressnell).
However, that does not eliminate New York from the running. The Yankees could benefit from bringing the 25-year-old into their fold as the 2024 MLB season approaches its halfway mark. The Yankees currently have Clay Holmes closing the show in the Bronx. Holmes owns a superior 1.80 ERA and more than double the amount of saves with 25. Behind him though, the Yanks lost Jonathan Loaisiga for the year and have questions marks further down their depth chart in leadup to Holmes.
Meanwhile, Miller owns a 2.40 ERA and a scintillating 0.867 WHIP alongside 55 strikeouts thus far this season. He’s given up three home runs, which is only one more than his concession from 2023, in 14 more games played. With 24 appearances under his belt, 12 of which he’s notched saves in, the Pennsylvania native has established himself as a formidable closer in the Majors and one that could potentially elevate the Yankees even further in their pursuit of a World Series this year.
