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Seattle’s overabundance of young starting pitching has led to them being at the epicenter of trade rumors in recent weeks. According to multiple reports, the Phillies reached out last month to gauge their interest in third baseman Alec Bohm. We’re unwilling to rule anything out, but it certainly sounds like the Mariners have zero interest in moving any of their established young starters at the moment.

Luis Castillo might have come off the IL to start this weekend had the games meant something, but that’s not happening. The surprise here is that Gilbert, who started Tuesday, will get the nod over Miller, who started Monday, in the finale. Miller wasn’t officially ruled out for the weekend, but it seems likely that he’ll finish up with his current 12-8 record and 2.94 ERA.

Miller gave up two hits, walked two and struck out five. The win was his 12th of the season. Miller was excellent again as he’s allowed three runs or less in 14 of his last 15 starts. He has a 2.94 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 171 strikeouts in 180 1/3 innings on the season. The 26-year-old right-hander is set to face the Athletics at home on the last day of the season.

Miller worked around a walk in the first inning, then gave up a run on a walk and a base hit in the second. He then worked around a bases loaded jam in the third, striking out Jazz Chisholm to end the threat. Miller fired three more clean frames to end his day after six innings with eight strikeouts. He’d get saddled with a no-decision after getting no run support. The 26-year-old right-hander will take a 3.06 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and a 166/43 K/BB ratio across 173 1/3 innings into a start against the Astros on Houston on Monday.

A Josh Jung homer was the only damage. Miller left with a three-run lead, only to watch it get blown in a 5-4 loss. He’ll carry an 11-8 record and a 3.12 ERA into his next start against the Yankees.

Miller was excellent against the Cardinals, and while he did struggle Sunday in his start against the Angels, he’s been an outstanding option as of late. The right-hander has allowed no more than two runs in five of his last six, and he’s lowered his ERA from 3.84 at the start of July to 3.18. Miller sometimes gets lost in the shuffle because of the number of quality starters in the Seattle rotation, but he deserves a lot more attention. He’ll get the Rangers next week.

Miller struck out four batters on the afternoon but also issued three free passes. He served up a leadoff homer to Taylor Ward to start the game, then settled in nicely until the fifth where Anthony Rendon smacked a go-ahead two-run single that proved to be the difference. The 26-year-old right-hander got 11 swings and misses on 91 pitches on the afternoon, registering a CSW of 31 percent. He’ll look to bounce back as he carries a 3.30 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and a 147/36 K/BB ratio (155 1/3 innings) into Friday’s matchup against the Cardinals in St. Louis.

A sensational start from Miller; arguably the most dominant of his young career. The 26-year-old gave up a solo homer in the second inning, but after that — and a bit before — the right-hander silenced that Tampa Bay bats. The seven strong frames lowers his ERA to 3.23, and he’s now up to 10 wins on the season. You’ll want Miller in your fantasy lineup for a start scheduled Sunday against the Angels.

The runs came on solo homers from Gavin Lux and Max Muncy in the fourth. Miller had good stuff tonight and left with a lead, but it did take him 92 pitches to get 12 outs. With any luck, he’ll be better in a home start versus the Rays next time out.

Miller was outstanding. The Seattle offense and the bullpen? Not so much. It’s a shame to waste another dominant effort like this, but fantasy managers can take solace in the strikeouts and just two hits allowed in another strong effort for the 25-year-old. He reportedly was dealing with a blister during this contest, but it clearly didn’t hurt him during Thursday’s outing. Miller has lowered his ERA to 3.29, and will have a chance to keep up the good work Tuesday against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.