A's Closer Mason Miller Fractures Pinky, Hits Injured List

Oakland's All-Star pitcher sidelined after breaking finger in a postgame fit of frustration, impacting trade prospects.

Mason Miller placed on 15-day IL with a fractured left pinky, retroactive to Tuesday.
Injury occurred when Miller pounded a training table in frustration after a game.
Miller's agent initially reported a different cause, leading to public correction by A's manager Mark Kotsay.
The injury complicates potential trades, though the A's were already hesitant to move Miller.
Miller has been dominant this season with a 2.21 ERA and 15 saves, striking out 70 in 40 2/3 innings.