A’s All-Star Closer Miller Breaks Finger Pounding Training Table in Frustration

A’s All-Star Closer Miller Breaks Finger Pounding Training Table in Frustration
Oakland A's closer Mason Miller (R) and catcher Shea Langeliers exchange a greeting after a 6–3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Oakland, Calif., on April 17, 2024. Jeff Chiu/AP Photo
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—Oakland Athletics All-Star closer Mason Miller broke the pinky finger on his non-pitching hand when he pounded a table in frustration after he was reminded that he had to do postgame weightlifting following Monday night’s contest against the Houston Astros.

The 25-year-old right-hander, the hardest-throwing pitcher in the major leagues and the subject of significant trade speculation, was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Tuesday.