Happy Wednesday, Athletics Nation!
The A’s may see the return of a prominent performer and a promising prospect before too long. Per Sam Warren at the San Francisco Chronicle, Mark Kotsay gave an assessment on the progress of Ryan Noda and Mason Miller’s recovery after the two sparred in a batting practice session on Tuesday.
Miller threw a total of 15 pitches in the session: ten to Noda, and five to third baseman Jonah Bride. The 24-year-old top prospect reportedly struggled with location, but demonstrated the velocity and movement that have established him as a potential top-of-rotation starter.