Erik Miller’s Surprising Trade Payoff | San Jose News

San Jose News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 23, 2026 · 1m

Erik Miller was blindsided by his trade from the Giants to the Red Sox—learning the news on TV in the clubhouse while his pitching coach ordered him to stop warming up. In exchange for him and a minor league outfielder, the Giants got a top prospect. Though shocked, Miller understood the move, saying he’d make the same deal if in their shoes. Now thriving with Boston, he’s been lights out: eight scoreless innings, multiple strikeouts, zero runs allowed, even shutting down his former team. He’s simplified his arsenal, relying on sinker and slider, and the Red Sox haven’t overhauled his…