Miller's Heavy Workload Raises Fatigue Flags for Oakland Closer
The A's closer needed 30 pitches in his last outing and is appearing in his fourth game over five days, a pace that could limit his near-term availability.
Mason Miller required 30 pitches to complete the ninth inning in his most recent appearance, an unusually high count for a closer. He is now pitching in his fourth game within a five-day span, suggesting significant workload accumulation. During his latest outing he surrendered his first home run of the season to Oneil Cruz, giving Pittsburgh a 1-0 lead. The combination of high pitch count and frequent usage is a credible signal that Miller may be fatigued or unavailable in coming days.
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