"Millas wasn't quite as productive in Triple-A this year, but he excelled there in 2024. His performance for the Nationals after coming up once Ruiz got hurt has been much more like the latter than the former. In 55 major league plate appearances this season, Millas has batted .307 with an OPS above .800. Sure, that's better than he looked in the majors last year, but he was similarly successful in 2023, and his Triple-A track record has generally been strong too. The point is he's been performing well lately at the top level, and there are reasons to believe it's not a complete fluke."
"Perhaps more importantly, he's the best option in other areas. He's an average blocker and framer, he has a great throwing arm and pop time, and he's a league-average base runner, which is great for a catcher. But ultimately, if all of these are true, he's looked decent as a hitter, and he's been billed as a solid prospect, why shouldn't he be considered more seriously?"
Drew Millas sustained a fractured finger during a game against the Yankees and will be placed on the injured list, potentially ending his 2025 season. In 55 major league plate appearances he hit .307 with an OPS above .800, reflecting recent Triple-A and 2023 success more than his earlier Triple-A struggles. He demonstrates good plate discipline and consistent base hits, along with average blocking and framing, a strong throwing arm and pop time, and league-average baserunning for a catcher. If the season is over, it can be remembered as a success and considered as a basis for roster reconstruction.
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