Andrew Miller’s next stop on the road to recovery from a flexor strain in his pitching arm is a rehab assignment, Yankees manager Joe Girardi announced. The dominant lefty closer will make a rehab appearance with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday. He will have a 25-pitch limit.
The 30-year-old has been working his way back from the arm injury, as he threw a bullpen session Saturday morning that included 30 pitches. With Miller sidelined since June 10th, Dellin Betances has filled in as the closer with seven saves with a 1.50 ERA in 42 innings.
The imposing lefty Miller has dominated Major Leauge batters in his first season in pinstripes, as he is a perfect 17-17 on save opportunities.