Hoby Milner
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Apr 13 2025Milner struck out two over a scoreless inning in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner made a sixth consecutive scoreless appearance to open the season. He's allowed three hits and walked one while striking out eight over seven innings.
Mar 29 2025Milner (1-0) picked up the win in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Red Sox. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out a batter across 1.1 scoreless frames. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tyler Mahle was lifted in the second inning after tossing 61 pitches, and the Rangers turned to its bullpen for the rest of Saturday's contest. Milner was called into the fourth inning to record the final round, and he was able to get out of the fifth inning unscathed after giving up a walk and a single. He tossed 27 pitches Saturday (18 for strikes), but given the Rangers used five relievers out of the bullpen, he may be called upon in Sunday's series finale.
Dec 19 2024The Rangers signed Milner to a one-year deal Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner will head to Texas after spending the last four seasons with the Brewers, most recently producing a 4.73 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 64 strikeouts over 64.2 innings in 61 appearances with Milwaukee in 2024. The left-hander is just one season removed from a 2023 campaign in which he had an impressive 1.82 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 59 punchouts over 64.1 innings in 73 appearances with the Brewers and he'll look to get back closer to that form in 2025 with the Rangers.
Nov 22 2024The Brewers non-tendered Milner on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a dominant 2023 campaign that saw Milner put up a 1.82 ERA and 0.96 WHIP, Milner's performance declined drastically, as he finished the 2024 regular season with a 4.73 ERA and 1.19 WHIP through 64.2 innings. The 33-year-old should still be able to attract attention from teams in need of bullpen depth, though his days of working in high-leverage situations are likely behind him.
Sep 3 2024The Brewers activated Milner (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner recently made two scoreless rehab appearances to clear the way for his return to the Brewers' bullpen. He has been sidelined since mid-August due to a left shoulder impingement.
Aug 29 2024Milner (shoulder) expects to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Wisconsin on Friday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He would then make another appearance Sunday and could be activated after that. Milner has been sidelined since mid-August with a left shoulder impingement.
Aug 11 2024The Brewers placed Milner on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a left shoulder impingement. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear when the injured surfaced for Milner, but manager Pat Murphy noted that the southpaw was experiencing a loss of range of motion and strength, according to Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin. The injury likely contributed to Milner's recent struggles, as he had surrendered five runs over two frames in his last two outings. The left-hander will be eligible to be reinstated in late August, though it's unclear how long he's expected to be sidelined.
Jun 25 2024Milner will start Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander will make the first start of his MLB career Tuesday before turning things over to primary pitcher Bryse Wilson after an inning or two. Milner has struggled in his past six outings with nine earned runs allowed after posting a 2.87 ERA in his first 30 appearances of the campaign.
Apr 19 2024Milner walked one and struck out two batters in one inning Friday. He earned a save against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner took the mound with a 2-1 lead in the 10th inning and finished off the contest despite facing a first-and-third threat. It was the 33-year-old's first career MLB save. He's produced a 7:3 K:BB with a 4.15 ERA through 8.2 innings this season,. Milner still appears to be outside the Brewers' main closer committee at this time.
Jan 10 2024The Brewers and Milner avoided arbitration Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.05 million contract, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner had been eligible for arbitration for the second time. The left-handed reliever is coming off his best season in the big leagues, having collected a 1.82 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 59:13 K:BB over 64.1 innings. Milner should be the primary left-handed setup man ahead of closer Devin Williams in 2024.
Aug 23 2023Milner tossed a scoreless eighth inning in Tuesday's 7-3 victory over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner got the eighth inning Tuesday with the Brewers up four runs, and he avoided allowing an earned run for the 49th time in 58 appearances this season. Milner is not working in a fantasy-friendly role, but he has been outstanding out of Milwaukee's bullpen, posting a 2.26 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 47:11 K:BB over 51.2 innings in 2023.
Jul 25 2023Milner tossed a scoreless seventh inning in Monday's 3-2 victory over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner did not earn a hold Monday, as the game was tied when he entered it. However, he did keep the opponent off the scoreboard, something he has now done 24 times over a 25-appearance stretch. There are relievers ahead of Milner on the depth chart, but expect manager Craig Counsell to keep turning to him in key spots.
Jun 14 2023Milner recorded two outs and picked up a hold in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner entered Tuesday's contest in the seventh inning and maintained what was a 5-3 lead at the time, which earned him his fifth hold of the season. Milner owned a 4.50 ERA as recently as May 23, but thanks to 6.2 scoreless frames over his last seven appearances that mark now sits at 3.28.
Jan 12 2023Milner agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with the Brewers to avoid arbitration Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner was a workhorse out of the Milwaukee bullpen in 2022, posting a 3.76 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 64.2 innings. He also tallied a career-high nine holds, though he is not a candidate to see save chances in 2023.
Aug 10 2022Milner faced two batters and struck out both of them Wednesday in a win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After his performance on July 24 against Colorado, Milner had gotten his ERA down to 1.89. Since then he's been getting hit around much more, allowing seven earned runs over six innings and his ERA has ballooned to 3.07 -- not a bad mark, but quickly trending in the wrong direction.
Jul 9 2022Milner tossed a scoreless inning of relief in Friday's victory over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner had a nine-appearance scoreless streak snapped in his first outing of July, but he bounced back Friday by retiring all three batters he faced in the seventh inning. Milner is quietly going about his business and now owns a 2.25 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 32 innings over 34 appearances this season. He's added a 3-1 record and four holds.
Jun 2 2022Milner (2-1) allowed an unearned run over two-thirds of an inning and took the loss Wednesday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner pitched the bottom of the 10th inning, and while he did not allow a runner to reach base, he did allow the courtesy runner to score and took his first loss of the season. Despite the result, Milner has been exceptional of late, giving up no earned runs over his last 8.1 innings while posting a 1.08 WHIP over that span.
Apr 13 2022Milner picked up the first win of his career in Tuesday's victory over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner faced only one batter in Tuesday's contest, but he was the pitcher of record when the Brewers took the lead in the top of the seventh inning and was credited with his first win in his 96th MLB appearance. Like he did Tuesday, Milner figures to continue working situationally out of the Brewers' bullpen.
Apr 7 2022Milner has made the Brewers' Opening Day roster, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner finished the 2021 campaign at Triple-A Nashville, but he'll join the Brewers to begin the 2022 season. He made 19 relief appearances last year and posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 21.2 innings.
Sep 30 2021Milner was sent back to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner spent just two days with the team, allowing two runs in two innings on a pair of solo homers Tuesday against the Cardinals in his only appearance. Keston Hiura was recalled to fill his roster spot.
Sep 28 2021Milner was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner was sent down in early September, and he recorded a 2.57 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with nine strikeouts in seven innings across seven minor-league appearances since then. He'll provide another arm out of the bullpen after right-hander Hunter Strickland was placed on the paternity list Tuesday.
Sep 4 2021Milner was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner tried to stop the bleeding Friday after the first four pitchers to take the ball for Milwaukee combined to give up 13 runs, but Milner just made things worse, surrendering two runs of his own in one-third of an inning. The lefty could return to the Brewers' bullpen later in the season, though he could just as easily be DFA'd.
Aug 19 2021Milner was recalled by the Brewers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner spent a week at Triple-A Nashville, but he'll rejoin the Brewers' bullpen to serve as an additional left-handed reliever. The 30-year-old has made 12 relief appearances in the majors this year, and he's posted a 4.97 ERA and 1.74 WHIP in 12.2 innings.
Aug 12 2021Milner was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner's latest stint in the majors lasted just a single day. He tossed a scoreless inning against the Cubs on Wednesday but will now make way for Josh Hader (illness), who returns from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move.
Aug 11 2021Milner was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner will serve as an extra left-handed arm in the Brewers' bullpen after southpaw Angel Perdomo (back) was placed on the injured list Wednesday. The 30-year-old has recorded a 5.40 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in 11.2 innings across 11 relief appearances in the majors this year.
Jul 8 2021Milner was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner made two relief appearances with the major-league club after he was recalled Friday, and he allowed four hits and a walk while striking out two across a scoreless inning. The southpaw has tossed 11.1 scoreless innings in the minors this season, and he'll return to the Triple-A club ahead of the All-Star break. Right-hander Jandel Gustave will remain in the major-league bullpen after he served as the 27th man in Wednesday's doubleheader.
Jul 2 2021Milner was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner made three relief appearances during his most recent stint in the minors, and he allowed two hits and no walks while striking out five in 2.1 innings. He's posted a 5.91 ERA in 10.2 innings across nine appearances in the majors this year and should serve mainly as a low-leverage reliever for the Brewers.
Jun 22 2021The Brewers optioned Milner to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty has struggled since joining the Brewers' bullpen, posting a 5.91 ERA in 10.2 innings. Milner's 14:1 K:BB ratio has certainly impressed, though, so it wouldn't be shocking to see him back with the big-league club at some point this season.
Jun 3 2021The Brewers recalled Milner from Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll take the spot on the 26-man active roster that belonged to Alec Bettinger, who was optioned to Nashville on Wednesday. Milner will give the Milwaukee bullpen with a left-handed option who's capable of working multiple innings.
May 18 2021Milner was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner spent three days on the big-league roster, allowing one run in a two-inning relief appearance. The move clears space on the roster for Christian Yelich (back) to return from the injured list.
May 15 2021Milner's contract was selected by the Brewers on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner gives the Brewers an additional lefty in the bullpen, with Eric Lauer heading to the minors to stretch out as a starter in a corresponding move. Milner owns a passable 4.53 ERA in 55.2 career big-league innings, though his combination of an 18.2 percent strikeout rate and an 11.1 percent walk rate is unimpressive.
Dec 2 2020Milner was non-tendered by the Angels on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old lefty has posted an ERA north of 7.00 in three straight seasons. He may need to accept a minor-league pact this offseason.
Sep 8 2020Milner (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner has been sidelined with right back spasms since Aug. 26, but he'll return to action after spending just over the minimum of 10 days on the injured list. The southpaw has been effective as a low-leverage reliever this season as he carries a 3.86 ERA and 0.71 WHIP over seven innings.
Aug 29 2020Milner was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with right back spasms, retroactive to Aug. 26. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old hasn't pitched since Aug. 20, so it's unclear when or how he sustained the injury. Milner had a strong start to the season with a 3.86 ERA and 0.71 WHIP through seven innings. Ryan Buchter was recalled from the alternate site to give the bullpen another southpaw.
Jul 23 2020The Angels selected Milner's contract Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner will provide the Angels with another left-handed option in the team's season-opening 10-man bullpen. The 29-year-old has made 55 career big-league appearances, posting a 3.40 ERA and 1.54 WHIP.
Dec 9 2019Milner (neck) signed a minor-league contract which includes an invitation to spring training with Los Angeles on Monday, Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner was shut down near the end of last season due to a neck injury, but he's expected to compete for a spot in the bullpen during spring training. He appeared in just four games for the Rays in 2019, allowing three runs on four hits while fanning three over 3.2 innings of work.
Oct 31 2019Milner (neck) was outrighted off the Rays' 40-man roster and elected to become a free agent, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milner joined the team as a September callup, but he made just four appearances before being shut down with a cervical nerve injury. Over 61.2 innings with Triple-A Durham in 2019, the 28-year-old recorded a 3.06 ERA with an 89:13 K:BB.
Sep 10 2019Milner was sent to St. Petersburg to see a specialist after experiencing neck and back discomfort, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unknown as to when this issue popped up for Milner, but he's unlikely to be available to pitch for at least the next few days. Per Topkin, the discomfort has continued to get worse over the last few days.
Sep 1 2019Milner was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Aug 21 2019The Rays optioned Milner to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Aug 19 2019Milner had his contract selected from Triple-A Durham on Monday night, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Jul 14 2018The Rays acquired Milner from the Phillies for cash considerations, and he'll join the big-league club Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.The 27-year-old allowed four runs in 4.2 big-league innings (7.71 ERA) and will chew up relief frames -- likely of the low-leverage variety -- for Tampa Bay, who designated Ryan Weber for assignment to clear the roster spot.
Jul 10 2018Milner was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Tuesday.Milner has allowed four runs in 4.2 innings with the Phillies this season, but posted a 2.01 ERA in 31.1 innings last year and has a 2.39 ERA in 26.1 innings at the Triple-A level in 2018. That track record combined with his left-handedness could be enough for Milner to get claimed on waivers, though he's 27 and doesn't have a good deal of major-league experience. Enyel De Los Santos' contract was selected in a corresponding move.
Jul 9 2018Milner was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.Milner pitched 10 times for the Phillies earlier in the year, stumbling to a 7.71 ERA and a 1.93 WHIP in 4.2 innings. He'll serve as the Phillies' third left-handed reliever behind Adam Morgan and Austin Davis.
Jul 9 2018Milner was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley following the conclusion of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Milner will head back to the minors after failing to make an appearance during his short stint with the big club. Through 25 games at Triple-A, Milner has posted a 2.39 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with 28 strikeouts over 26.1 innings.
Apr 19 2018Milner pitched two thirds of an inning Wednesday against the Braves, allowing three earned runs on three hits, an intentional walk and a hit by pitch.Milner was brought in for a lefty-on-lefty matchup against Freddie Freeman with one out in the eighth inning in an attempt to keep the deficit at two runs. He promptly hit Freeman and allowed three singles and an intentional walk, adding a balk for good measure. His ERA now stands at 7.71 after 4.2 innings. It's obviously a very small sample, but his 5.54 xFIP in 31.1 innings last season already suggested that he may not belong at the big-league level. There are no obvious threats to his roster spot, but another poor outing or two could see the Phillies turn to Zac Curtis, who lost out to Milner for a job in spring training, to fill their second lefty role.
Sep 15 2017Milner tossed a scoreless inning with a strikeout in Thursday's 10-0 win over the Marlins.Milner has not allowed a run since July 28, when he gave up two runs in two innings. He has a 1.78 ERA with four holds and a 16:10 K:BB in 25.1 innings this season. The lefty has been particularly tough on same-handed hitters with a .191 batting average against. He will likely be a favorite for a bullpen spot next spring given his performance this season.
Aug 10 2017Manager Pete Mackanin said Milner will likely get more late-inning relief opportunities over the rest of the season, Stan Awtrey of CSN Philadelphia reports.Milner isn't going to work the ninth inning, but he could see some seventh and eighth inning work. The lefty has held same-handed hitters to a .214 average, but righties are batting .429 against him. Mackanin said the Phillies want to see Milner use his two-seam fastball more as it could be an effective pitch against righties.
Jul 13 2017Milner has allowed one run on four hits over 3.1 innings since joining the Phillies in late June.The 26-year-old allowed a run in his first appearances in the big-leagues, but has been lights out since. The sidearm lefty will likely remain in low-leverage situations for the near future, but could see some opportunities later in the season with the Phillies already well out of contention.
Jun 20 2017The Phillies selected Milner's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.Milner was selected by the Indians in the Rule 5 draft this past offseason, but was returned to the Phillies after failing to win a bullpen job in Cleveland. He was 1-2 with a 2.60 ERA and a 27:4 K:BB in 27.2 innings for Lehigh Valley this season. Milner only throws in the high-80s, but he is effective thanks to a sidearm delivery that makes it difficult for hitters to pick up the ball. He should initially see most of his work in middle relief, but could become the Phillies' primary lefty reliever if his minor league success translates to the majors.
May 26 2017Milner could be close to earning a promotion to the majors, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Milner has not allowed a run in 18.1 innings for Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season. He has struck out 15 and walked two. The lefty doesn't have overpowering stuff, but he has a sidearm delivery that makes it difficult for hitters to pick up the ball. The Phillies lack a dominant lefty in their pen, so Milner is likely to get a look in the near future.