The Philadelphia Phillies are aiming to bolster their bullpen this offseason, with the decision yet to be made on whether to pursue reinforcements via trade or free agency.
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Oakland A’s recently approached the Phillies about a potential trade involving Alec Bohm. However, when the Phillies expressed interest in Mason Miller, the A’s reportedly shut down discussions.
Miller, who will earn just $740,000 in 2025, has not yet entered arbitration, which will significantly raise his salary in the coming years. Following a strong season with a 2.49 ERA and 28 saves, his affordable contract and elite performance make him a valuable asset for the A’s, explaining their reluctance to part with him.
This raises the question: what would it take for the Phillies to acquire Miller?
FanSided’s Quinn Everts speculates on the possible cost, suggesting that a trade package including Bohm—offering immediate offensive impact—and a prospect could tempt the A’s. Everts rules out top prospects like Aidan Miller and Andrew Painter but notes that the Phillies might need to consider offering other high-potential players, such as Starlyn Caba and Justin Crawford (ranked Nos. 3 and 4 in their farm system), along with a lesser prospect to close the deal.
With the Phillies firmly in win-now mode, their aggressive pursuit of Miller—or another top-tier reliever—is expected to continue.
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