Would the A's consider trading Mason Miller?

MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Mason Miller, who is a candidate to be dealt prior to the July 31 Trade Deadline.

July 21: The A's are reportedly shopping starters. But will they consider trading Miller?
Although Athletics flamethrowing righty Mason Miller was considered virtually untouchable at last year’s Trade Deadline, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal (subscription required) heard from sources with knowledge of the team’s plans who indicated that the A’s might be more open to moving him this year.

Per Rosenthal, the A’s messaging about Miller hasn’t changed yet -- they've still been telling teams that he's not available. But general manager David Forst could decide to engage in trade talks for Miller as the Trade Deadline draws closer and contenders start getting more desperate.

Granted, a trade remains unlikely, if only because of the haul it would take to acquire him. While Miller has a 4.09 ERA this season, his stuff is electric, his underlying metrics are strong and he's controllable through 2029.

Also working against the likelihood of a trade? The depth of this year’s reliever market, which could give teams plenty of alternatives if they’re looking for a high-end bullpen arm. The Guardians' Emmanuel Clase and Cade Smith, the Twins' Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax, the Cardinals' Ryan Helsley, the Orioles' Félix Bautista and the Pirates' David Bednar could all be available.

It’s more likely that the A’s will hold onto Miller and trade from their crop of veteran starting pitchers, with Rosenthal reporting that the A’s are listening on Luis Severino, Jeffrey Springs and JP Sears.