Sports · Baseball · published 2026-08-27 · via Sports Illustrated

Miller's Dominance in Boston Highlights Giants' Miss

Erik Miller has been flawless since joining the Red Sox, allowing no earned runs in 10 appearances with 18 strikeouts over 10.1 innings. The Giants traded him for Marcelo Mayer, who has yet to debut due to injury. San Francisco's bullpen ranks 19th in ERA, making the deal look lopsided so far.

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Miller's 15.7 strikeouts per nine innings and 18-to-3 strikeout-to-walk ratio highlight his dominance since arriving in Boston. The lefty holds a 0.76 FIP and 0.968 WHIP across 10 appearances, with Just Baseball noting he's the only pitcher since the deadline to allow no earned runs while striking out 11 or more per nine innings.

The trade's other components remain in flux. Mayer, the former top prospect, hasn't played for San Francisco due to injury, while the Giants' bullpen carries a 4.23 ERA, ranking 19th in baseball. Miller's remaining three seasons of team control add long-term value, though Boston's depth—including top prospect Franklin Arias—softened the

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