Red Sox use Erik Miller as opener against Athletics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 3:46 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Erik Miller will start for the Red Sox in the series finale against the Athletics on August 9, 2026. The left-handed reliever takes the mound as an opener in a bullpen game after Patrick Sandoval's start was pushed back to Tuesday. Miller previously started 10 games in 2024 with success, and the Red Sox look to maintain momentum during a stretch of 16 consecutive games without an off day. Brayan Bello is expected to follow Miller in the game, providing additional pitching depth.
- •Erik Miller starts as an opener against the Athletics.
- •Patrick Sandoval's turn pushed back to Tuesday.
- •Miller last started on July 28, 2024.
- •Bello expected to contribute multiple innings behind Miller.
- •Red Sox face a stretch of 16 games in 16 days.
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"Erik Miller will transition to a different role on Sunday.
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