According to MLB reporter Ken Rosenthal, the St. Louis Cardinals are nearing a deal for free-agent relief pitcher Andrew Miller.
#STLCards closing in on free-agent reliever Andrew Miller, sources tell The Athletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 21, 2018
The 6-foot 7 pitcher had an injury-shortened season last year that saw him pitch only 34 innings and finish with a 4.24 ERA, his highest ERA since 2011. Prior to that Miller had an ERA around 2 or so every season dating back to 2013.
This move helps further improve a St.