Erik Miller Works to Resolve Control Issues After Sox Season

Boston Red Sox left-handed reliever Erik Miller faces questions about his command following a turbulent finish to 2026. Acquired from San Francisco for Marcelo Mayer, Miller posted a 33% strikeout rate against lefties using a high-velocity sinker and slider. However, after walking just 6.5% of batters in his first 11 games with Boston, his walk rate spiked to 23% in September. He also allowed key hits during the Wild Card Series against the Yankees.