With their seven game winning streak snapped, the New York Yankees will now be without closer Andrew Miller as the lefty is headed to the disabled list with a forearm injury, as confirmed by Joe Girardi to reporters after Wednesday's loss to the Washington Nationals.

Signing a big money contract prior to the season, Miller quickly established himself as the teams closer amid a debate as to whether Dellin Betances or Miller should take the reigns. Thus far, the 30-year-old former starter has been dominant, having converted 17 saves without blowing a save opportunity while striking out 43 batters in 26 and 1/3 innings of work.

As noted by Mike Axisa of RiverAveBlues, Miller has not had a history of arm troubles during his career, outside of a case of tricep inflammation in 2012. Additionally, Girardi did mention that during Miller's MRI, there was no structural damage revealed, including his ulnar collateral ligament not being damaged. 

Miller told reporters that he expects to be shut down for 10-14 days and will stay in New York City during the teams upcoming road trip. There is no timetable set for Miller's return but with him being shut down for two weeks, a probable rehab stint and unexpected setbacks, the Yankees could be without Miller for up to three-to-four weeks.

With Miller out, Betances is now expected to take over the closer's duties. Betances himself is enjoying a fantastic season, as he is pitching to a microscopic 0.28 ERA with 54 strikeouts in 32 1/3 innings.

Coincidentally, in unrelated news, minutes after placing Miller on the DL, the Yankees drafted a left-handed pitcher by the name of Andrew Miller out of Sterling High School in Somerdale, New Jersey in the 34th round of the MLB draft. 

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