Height
6'4"
Weight
230 lbs
Age
37
College
Nova Southeastern
Draft
2009, Rd 7, #204
Experience
10 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 243 | 4.31572 | 72-77 | 903 | 1.2237781 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.3M
Guaranteed
$1.4M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Miles Mikolas signing a one-year, $2.3M deal with the Nationals earns a C+ CVI — a reasonable gamble on a veteran starter with upside potential. The 36-year-old right-hander showed encouraging signs of a late-career renaissance last season, posting solid peripherals despite modest counting stats, making this a smart low-risk acquisition for a rebuilding club. Washington gets a proven innings-eater who can provide stability in their rotation while prospects develop, and at this price point, even replacement-level production would justify the investment. The short-term commitment aligns perfectly with the Nationals' competitive timeline, giving them flexibility to either extend Mikolas if he performs well or flip him at the trade deadline to a contender. While Mikolas may lack the ceiling of younger starters, his track record of durability and competence makes this deal a textbook example of buying low on veteran talent. For a team prioritizing organizational depth over star power, this signing checks all the boxes without hampering future payroll flexibility.
Performance Analysis
Miles Mikolas grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB starting pitchers, earning a B+ Performance grade. He carries a 4.24 ERA (above the league average of 4.20, an area for improvement) and a 1.22 WHIP across 1252.1 innings pitched with a 6.4 K/9 rate. His 72-75 record provides context on team support and run prevention. As a aging veteran at 37, Miles is a key contributor for the Nationals. A 241-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs STL | L 1-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Fri, 4/3 | vs LAD | L 6-13 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
Transaction History
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