Oakland A’s Trade Talks with Phillies Halted Over Mason Miller Request

The Oakland A’s have been actively seeking to bolster their roster ahead of their first season in West Sacramento, and their latest trade target was Philadelphia Phillies’ third baseman Alec Bohm. According to a report from The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the A’s reached out to the Phillies regarding a potential trade for Bohm. However, the discussions quickly came to an end when Philadelphia insisted on receiving star closer Mason Miller in return.

Miller, who had an impressive 2024 season with a 2.49 ERA and a 41.8 percent strikeout rate, is under contract through 2029 and is projected to make less than $1 million next season. The A’s, understandably hesitant to part with such a valuable asset, decided to back out of the trade talks.

Bohm, on the other hand, has been a popular trade target this offseason after making his first All-Star team with a 44-double campaign that included 97 RBIs and a .779 OPS. Despite his impressive performance, the Phillies have set a high asking price for him, which has made it difficult for other teams to strike a deal.

The A’s are still in the market for a third baseman with multiple years of contract control, and it remains to be seen if they will find a suitable trade partner. Meanwhile, the Phillies continue to field calls about Bohm but have not shown any urgency to move him, as manager Rob Thomson recently stated that the club is not actively shopping him.