Owen Miller
YEARTEAMGABRHitsRBIDTHRBBSOSBCSEAVGOBPSLUG
2022Samurai00000000000000.0000.0000.000
2023Lightning00000000000000.0000.0000.000
MLB Player Data
DateNewsComment
May 31 2024The Brewers optioned Miller to Triple-A Nashville on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller was recalled from Nashville earlier in May to provide depth as Rhys Hoskins (hamstring) headed to the injured list. Now that Hoskins is back, Miller will be pushed back to Triple-A. The 27-year-old infielder has slashed .185/.185/.222 across 27 big-league plate appearances this season, but he figures to be on the shortlist for a return to Milwaukee should the Brewers run into more depth issues.
May 14 2024The Brewers recalled Miller from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Rhys Hoskins (hamstring) headed for the injured list, Miller will come up from Nashville to give the Brewers additional bench depth. Miller will likely platoon with Jake Bauers at first base while Hoskins is out, though Miller's defensive versatility could allow him to make an occasional start elsewhere.
Apr 30 2024The Brewers optioned Miller to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has appeared in seven games for the Brewers this season, tallying just one hit in 12 at-bats while striking out five times. He'll be forced back to the minors following the addition of Tyler Black to the big-league squad, though Miller could return to Milwaukee if the Brewers need to call on their organizational infield depth.
Apr 16 2024The Brewers recalled Miller from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Christian Yelich (back) headed for the IL, Miller will come up from the minors to give the Brewers an additional bench piece that is capable fielding numerous positions. The 27-year-old has gotten off to a strong start at Triple-A, slashing .353/.414/.451 through 58 plate appearances, though his stint in Milwaukee will likely come to an end once Yelich comes off the injured list.
Mar 19 2024The Brewers optioned Miller to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller moved between the majors and minors with the Brewers last season and had a .674 OPS in 90 big-league games. Barring some infield injuries for Milwaukee late in camp, the 27-year-old will open 2024 at Nashville, where he had a .283/.336/.472 slash line last year.
Oct 3 2023Miller is on the roster for the Brewers' NL Wild Card Series matchup against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This comes as a bit of a surprise given that Miller spent the final three weeks of the regular season with Triple-A Nashville, but the Brewers have decided to roll with 15 position players -- and only 11 pitchers -- in their best-of-three series versus the Diamondbacks. Miller, 26, batted .261/.303/.371 with five homers and 13 steals across 90 major-league games this season.
Sep 11 2023The Brewers optioned Miller to Triple-A Nashville on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller was moved off the 28-man active roster to clear room for third baseman/designated hitter Josh Donaldson, who was called up from Nashville after joining the Brewers on a minor-league deal less than two weeks earlier. The Brewers brought Miller back from Triple-A as one of their September call-ups, but he logged just four plate appearances in total during his latest stint with the big club.
Sep 1 2023The Brewers recalled Miller from Triple-A Nashville on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As MLB rosters expand to 28 players Friday, Miller will give the Brewers another option in the infield as they push for the postseason. With Andruw Monasterio in a major slump at the plate, it's possible Miller ends up splitting time with Monasterio at third base, though he's also capable of playing second base or in the outfield.
Aug 2 2023The Brewers optioned Miller to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller's demotion comes after he was on the bench for each of the past six games after losing hold of an everyday role following the Brewers' acquisition of Carlos Santana. The 26-year-old had been one of Milwaukee's better hitters over the first two months of the season, but he struggled mightily in July, slashing .178/.212/.247 on the month. He'll look to get back on track while playing regularly in Nashville and could end up settling into a short-side platoon role for the Brewers if he's brought back later in the season.
Jul 30 2023Miller is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller had been filling in as the Brewers' everyday first baseman in place of the injured Rowdy Tellez (finger), but he appears to have lost his grasp on that role after Milwaukee acquired Carlos Santana on Thursday. With Santana in the fold and recent Triple-A Nashville call-up Abraham Toro also picking up more work in the infield, Miller has become the odd man out of the lineup. Miller will hit the bench for the fourth game in a row and looks poised to serve as more of a utility man moving forward.
Jul 28 2023Miller isn't in the Brewers' lineup Friday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller is slashing just .183/.218/.254 since the beginning of July, and he'll take a seat Friday as the Brewers look to get more production out of their lineup. Abraham Toro will start at first base for Milwaukee and bat sixth.
Jul 26 2023Miller is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller will head to the bench after he went 1-for-8 with a strikeout over the first two games of the series. Abraham Toro was called up from Triple-A Nashville on Monday and he will take over at first base and bat sixth against Cincinnati.
Jul 23 2023Miller went 1-for-3 with one RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller is batting just .194 (12-for-62) in July, and he's not helping his cause with a 4:16 BB:K. The versatile 26-year-old continues to fill a regular role at first base while Rowdy Tellez (forearm) is out of action. Miller's posted a .271/.311/.386 slash line with 13 steals, five home runs, 27 RBI and 29 runs scored across 82 contests this season, but he may slip back into a platoon if he can't pick up the pace soon.
Jul 21 2023Miller is not in the lineup Friday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Victor Caratini will play first base and Andruw Monasterio is at third as the Brewers face off against right-hander Charlie Morton. Miller has slashed just .254/.300/.389 in 200 plate appearances this year versus righties.
Jul 9 2023Miller will start at first base and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After fading into a short-side platoon role toward the end of June, Miller looks to have emerged as a fixture in the lineup against both right- and left-handed pitching since the Brewers placed Rowdy Tellez (forearm) on the injured list Wednesday. Miller will draw an eighth consecutive start Sunday despite posting a .491 OPS and striking out 10 times in the previous seven contests.
Jun 29 2023Miller is out of the lineup Thursday versus the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Brice Turang will start at second base and bat seventh after being recalled to the Brewers' major-league roster Thursday afternoon. Brian Anderson is covering third base and hitting fifth.
Jun 26 2023Miller went 2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller showed out in a big way against his former team, notching an RBI-double in the third and then another double to score Joey Wiemer in the 10th that wound up being the difference in the game. It was an encouraging effort from the 26-year-old, after he came into the day slashing just .188/.233/.203 in 73 plate appearances during June. His playing time is starting to slip as a result, though he's still seemingly being slotted towards the top of the order when in the lineup after batting second Sunday.
Jun 24 2023Miller isn't in the Brewers' lineup Saturday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller's 1-for-25 slump at the plate since June 13 will cost him yet another start Saturday. Luis Urias will get the nod at second base while Brian Anderson moves to the hot corner and Raimel Tapia starts in right field.
Jun 23 2023Miller isn't in the Brewers' lineup Friday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller is just 1-for-22 in his last eight games and will take a seat Friday amid his slump. Luis Urias will shift to second base in Miller's place, moving Brian Anderson to third base and Raimel Tapia in as Milwaukee's right fielder, batting seventh.
Jun 20 2023Miller is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luis Urias will play second base and bat seventh for Milwaukee, with Brian Anderson covering third base and hitting sixth. Miller has gone 0-for-18 with six strikeouts over his last six games and his season OPS has dipped from .876 to .735 since the beginning of June.
Jun 17 2023Miller isn't starting Saturday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller is 0-for-11 with five strikeouts across his last three games, so he'll receive Saturday off to regroup. Luis Urias will take over at the keystone in Miller's place, moving Brian Anderson into third base which allows Raimel Tapia to make his first start as a Brewer in right field while batting sixth.
Jun 9 2023Miller is playing first base and batting leadoff Friday versus the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old's defensive versatility should serve the Brewers well in this one with the A's planning to deploy a bullpen day beginning with opener Sam Moll. Miller has posted an impressive .308/.343/.449 slash line with four home runs and eight stolen bases through 48 games this season while appearing at first base, second base, third base and both corner outfield spots.
Jun 6 2023Miller is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luis Urias will play second base and Abraham Toro will cover third versus the O's and right-hander Kyle Gibson. Miller has gone 5-for-21 (.238) with no extra-base hits so far in June, though he still owns a strong .824 OPS on the year.
Jun 5 2023Miller went 1-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored and a steal in Sunday's win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller is now 8-for-9 in stolen base attempts, extending his career-high through just 44 games with the Brewers. He's continued to swing a hot bat as well, going 9-for-28 (.321) over his last seven games. The 26-year-old Miller has taken over as Milwaukee's starting second baseman, slashing .319/.358/.475 with four homers, 20 runs scored and 17 RBI through 151 plate appearances.
May 30 2023Miller (forearm) is starting at second base and batting second Tuesday versus the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller was removed from Sunday's series finale against the Giants after taking a pitch off his right forearm, but X-rays came back negative for any fractures and he's apparently feeling better following the Brewers' team off day Monday. The 26-year-old holds an impressive .330/.371/.513 slash line with four home runs and six stolen bases in 38 games this season.
May 28 2023Miller (forearm) underwent X-rays that came back negative Sunday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller exited Sunday's game against the Giants with a bruised right forearm, and further testing didn't reveal any structural damage. He's considered day-to-day for now, and manager Craig Counsell hopes Miller will be able to return to action for Tuesday's series opener in Toronto.
May 24 2023Miller went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller moved into the cleanup spot Wednesday after going 3-for-4 from the sixth spot in Tuesday's win. After failing to reach in his first two at-bats, the versatile Miller launched a solo shot off Brandon Bielak in the seventh to extend Milwaukee's lead to 3-0. Miller has been on an absolute tear in May, racking up 24 hits (10 for extra bases), eight RBI and 10 runs scored across 16 appearances.
May 15 2023Miller is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller had started in each of the past four games, with two apiece coming against left-handed and right-handed pitchers. Though he's currently in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak and is now slashing .314/.338/.443 on the season, Miller looks as though he'll remain in a utility role for the time being, with the majority of his starts coming versus southpaws.
May 12 2023Miller went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs scored in Friday's 5-1 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller was a triple shy of the cycle, though he has just one three-bagger in his career. He's hit safely in his last five games, going 8-for-18 (.444) over that span. His homer was his first of the year, and he's added six RBI, three stolen bases and nine runs scored while slashing .323/.348/.435 through 62 plate appearances. He's starting to get a look at leadoff versus southpaws, but he's still in a fairly strict short-side platoon role at second base, with Brice Turang facing most righties.
Mar 13 2023Miller could be hitting his way onto the Brewers' Opening Day roster this spring, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has gone 8-for-20 with four doubles during Cactus League play so far. He's also being used some in center field, a position he's never played in pro ball but one he believes he can handle. The Brewers are looking for additional right-handed help in the outfield with Tyrone Taylor (elbow) out a while and Miller certainly would enhance his chances of cracking the Opening Day roster if he can at least be passable out there. The 26-year-old was acquired from the Guardians in December for a player to be named later or cash.
Dec 14 2022Miller was traded from the Guardians to the Brewers on Wednesday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller appeared in 130 games for Cleveland last year and slashed .243/.301/.351 with six homers, 53 runs, 51 RBI and two stolen bases. He played at first base, second base, third base and served as a designated hitter in 2022, and he'll likely have a better chance to carve out playing time in Milwaukee since Kolten Wong was traded to the Mariners in early December.
Oct 4 2022Miller went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller capped off the Guardians' five-run fifth inning with his homer, which was his sixth of the season. It also ended up being just enough for Cleveland to earn the win. Since the start of September, Miller has gone 16-for-63 (.254) with three extra-base hits, seven RBI and six runs scored. That's just a tick better than his .243/.301/.351 slash line for the year. The infielder has added 51 RBI, 53 runs scored, 26 doubles, a triple and two stolen bases while serving as a short-side platoon option at designated hitter, first base and second base.
Sep 20 2022Miller went 0-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and two runs scored in Tuesday's 10-7 extra-innings win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller had sat out each of the last two games after playing both halves of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Twins. His 10-game hitting streak ended Tuesday, but he was able to get aboard twice with his first multi-walk game since June 26. The infielder is up to a .246/.302/.350 slash line with two steals, five home runs, 48 RBI and 51 runs scored through 123 contests. Still, he's been more of a part-time player in September, with Tyler Freeman seeing more time as a utility infielder lately.
Sep 19 2022Miller is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty-hitting Miller will take a seat for the fourth time in six games, with each of his absences coming against right-handed starting pitchers. He looks as though he could begin to lose work versus righties to either Tyler Freeman or Will Benson.
Sep 16 2022Miller isn't in the lineup Friday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller drew four consecutive starts this week and went 6-for-15 with a double, a run and two strikeouts across that span. However, he'll be on the bench for a second consecutive matchup while Josh Naylor starts at first base and bats cleanup.
Sep 15 2022Miller is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller is riding a seven-game hitting streak and has gone 10-for-27 (.370) since the start of that stretch, but he will open on the bench Thursday with manager Terry Francona wanting to get another left-hander in the lineup against opposing starter Lance Lynn.
Sep 5 2022Miller isn't starting Monday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has lost out on regular playing time for the Guardians recently, and he'll head to the bench for the fourth time in the last six games. Amed Rosario is serving as the designated hitter and batting second Monday.
Sep 4 2022Miller is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller will sit for the second time in the series while Josh Naylor logs another start at first base to open up the designated-hitter spot for Jose Ramirez. Meanwhile, Tyler Freeman will enter the lineup for the first time since Aug. 26 to spell Ramirez at third base.
Sep 2 2022Miller is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller is 2-for-12 with five strikeouts over his past five games and will head to the bench for the second time in Cleveland's last four contests. Richie Palacios will bat seventh as the designated hitter Friday.
Aug 31 2022Miller isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller started the last two games and went 2-for-6 with a run, a walk and two strikeouts. Josh Naylor will man first base and bat cleanup.
Aug 27 2022Miller will sit for the second straight game Saturday against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller is hitting just .196/.250/.286 in August, lowering his OPS on the season to .650. Josh Naylor will make another start at first base in his absence.
Aug 26 2022Miller isn't starting Friday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller started the last two games and went 2-for-7 with a run and a strikeout. Josh Naylor will shift to first base while Tyler Freeman starts at the hot corner Friday.
Aug 23 2022Miller is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has a .542 OPS in August and finds himself on the bench for the second consecutive contest. Josh Naylor will move to first base while Richie Palacios serves as the designated hitter.
Aug 20 2022Miller is not in Saturday's lineup against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He had started four of the last six games, three of those coming against same-handed pitching, but Miller will sit for the second day in a row against a veteran righty (Lance Lynn on Friday, Johnny Cueto on Saturday). Josh Naylor is starting at first base and Oscar Gonzalez is starting at designated hitter.
Aug 4 2022Miller will take a seat Thursday against the Astros and right-hander Justin Verlander. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller had started the previous three games, going 2-for-12 with a home run and two RBI. Josh Naylor will get the starting nod at first base and should be the Guardians' preferred option against right-handed pitching moving forward, but Miller could see a slight uptick in opportunities versus righties while the team takes a committee approach to the designated-hitter spot following Franmil Reyes' recent demotion to Triple-A Columbus.
Aug 3 2022Miller will start at first base and bat cleanup in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll pick up his third consecutive start after going 1-for-8 with a home run, two RBI and an additional run in the first two contests of the series. Miller has typically been occupying a short-side platoon role at first base in recent weeks with Josh Naylor -- who is sitting Wednesday with lefty Tommy Henry on the hill for Arizona -- but manager Terry Francona could find room for both hitters to play more frequently against right-handers in the wake of top designated hitter Franmil Reyes being optioned to Triple-A Columbus.
Aug 2 2022Miller went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's 6-5 extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller missed one game with a right forearm bruise. He was able to play all 11 innings at first base Monday, and he supplied a homer in the second inning to give the Guardians their first two runs in the game. He's gone 17 games without a multi-hit effort, slashing .241/.311/.389 in that span. The infielder has a .247/.302/.375 slash line for the year while adding five homers, 42 RBI, 40 runs scored and a stolen base through 341 plate appearances.
Aug 1 2022Miller (forearm) is starting Monday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to a forearm bruise, but he'll be back in action a day later. Over his last four games, he's gone 4-for-16 with a double, three runs and two RBI.
Jul 31 2022Miller (forearm) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller had been included in the Guardians' initial lineup after starting at first base for Josh Naylor (ankle) in the previous two contests, but the forearm contusion that forced Miller's early exit from Saturday's 6-4 loss will ultimately keep him on the bench for the series finale. Naylor will also continue to sit Sunday, paving the way for utility man Ernie Clement to pick up the start at first base.
Jul 30 2022Miller was removed from Saturday's game against the Rays due to a right forearm contusion, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller was a late addition to Saturday's lineup after Josh Naylor (ankle) was scratched, but Miller was hit by a pitch in the top of the sixth inning and removed from the game in the top of the eighth. Prior to his departure, he went 1-for-2 with a run, an RBI and a strikeout. It's not yet clear whether Miller will be forced to miss additional time, but any potential absence will leave the Guardians depleted at first base.
Jul 14 2022Miller is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller had started the past three games and should have a regular spot in the lineup versus left-handed pitching moving forward, but his opportunities to play against right-handed pitchers like Detroit's Elvin Rodriguez could become more sporadic now that the lefty-hitting Josh Naylor is healthy again after a recent multi-game absence due to a back injury.
Jul 11 2022Miller is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller had started in five of the past six games, but he'll likely shift into more of a part-time role moving forward with Josh Naylor (back) making his return to the lineup. The righty-hitting Miller should play regularly at first base, second base or designated hitter when the Guardians oppose left-handed starting pitchers, however.
Jul 8 2022Miller was added to the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller was slated to take a seat Friday, but he'll step in at first base after Josh Naylor (back) was scratched from the lineup. Over Miller's last three games, he's gone 5-for-12 with three RBI and three strikeouts.
Jul 6 2022Miller will start at first base and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Josh Naylor (back) still battling an injury, Miller will pick up his third straight start at first base. Miller went 3-for-8 with three RBI over the previous two contests, but once the Guardians are back to full strength in the infield, he's expected to sit more regularly against right-handed pitching and draw most of his starts versus lefties.
Jun 29 2022Miller is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller is on the bench for the second game in a row, after he was excluded from the lineup for the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader. With Franmil Reyes back from the injured list and Oscar Gonzalez having taken hold of an everyday role in the outfield, Miller looks like he'll be playing on only a part-time basis versus right-handed pitching. Miller should still have a regular spot in the lineup versus lefties.
Jun 28 2022Miller is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller made his fourth straight start in the Guardians' 3-2 win in the early game, going hitless across his three plate appearances. Josh Naylor will replace Miller at first base in the nightcap.
Jun 21 2022Miller is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Jose Ramirez (thumb) back from a two-game absence and with Franmil Reyes (hamstring) returning from the injured list and serving as Cleveland's designated hitter, the Guardians are back to full strength among its group of position players. Manager Terry Francona could face some tougher lineup decisions going forward as a result, and for at least one game, the righty-hitting Miller finds himself as the odd man out with a right-hander (Joe Ryan) on the hill for the opposition. Miller, who had produced a .674 OPS while starting each of the past 10 games, won't necessarily sit against all righties moving forward, but his opportunities are expected to take a hit in any case.
Jun 19 2022Miller went 2-for-5 with a double and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller's first steal of the season came in the seventh inning. The infielder isn't a big threat to run, as he never had more than five stolen bases in a minor-league season and only nabbed two bases in the majors in 2021. He's started to get back on track lately, going 9-for-31 (.290) with five doubles, four RBI and three runs scored in his last eight contests. Overall, the 25-year-old has a .262/.316/.416 slash line with four home runs, 31 RBI, 33 runs scored and 19 doubles in 228 plate appearances. Miller continues to pick up most of his playing time at first base, second base and designated hitter as manager Terry Francona finds a place for him in the lineup more often than not.
Jun 12 2022Miller went 1-for-3 with one double and two RBI in Saturday's loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller's sixth-inning RBI double increased Cleveland's lead to 5-2 before Oakland mounted a late comeback. After a scorching start to the season, the infielder has come back down to earth with a .176 batting average in June. Saturday's performance was just his fourth game this month with a hit, bringing his season average to .259.
Jun 8 2022Miller is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richie Palacios will enter the starting nine as a replacement for Miller, who had started every game since May 29. During that eight-game stretch, Miller managed only six hits in 30 at-bats (.200 average), but he drove in seven and scored six times.
Jun 3 2022Miller went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and four RBI in Friday's 6-3 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller put Cleveland on the board with a two-run double in the first inning before knocking a two-run single in the third. Friday's performance was his fourth three-hit effort of the year and his first since April 13. The 25-year-old infielder is slashing .284/.337/.459 with 24 RBI and 18 extra-base hits this season.
May 29 2022Miller is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Andre Knott of Bally Sports Ohio reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller started the past 17 games and will head to the bench while mired in a 3-for-21 slump. Andres Gimenez will shift to second base while Amed Rosario starts at shortstop.
May 17 2022Miller went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cleveland fell in extras, but Miller played the hero in the ninth with a game-tying, two-run shot off Art Warren. Miller has cooled considerably since his hot start, but he's still slashing .296/.357/.531 for the season, and he's still batting cleanup for the Guardians.
May 8 2022Miller went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a sacrifice fly in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller had two game-tying plays Sunday. His third-inning sacrifice fly tied the game at 2-2, and he added a solo shot in the eighth to knot the score at 3-3. The 25-year-old infielder has knocked in five runs in his last three games after posting just one RBI in the previous 12 contests. For the season, he's slashing .352/.424/.620 with three homers, 13 RBI, 19 runs scored and 10 doubles through 85 plate appearances.
May 5 2022Miller isn't starting Thursday against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has crossed the plate in five consecutive games, and he's gone 3-for-17 with a double, seven runs, an RBI and five walks during that time. Josh Naylor will shift to first base while Richie Palacios enters the lineup in left field.
May 3 2022Miller will start at first base and bat cleanup in Tuesday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since being reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list April 24, Miller has started in each of the Guardians' subsequent eight games while going 6-for-25 with two doubles and four walks. Though he's beginning to cool off a bit after a hot first two weeks of the season, Miller still owns a 1.104 OPS on the campaign. He'll be occupying the cleanup spot Tuesday for the fifth time in six games and looks poised to remain in the heart of the order while slugger Franmil Reyes remains in a deep slump at the dish.
Apr 24 2022The Guardians activated Miller (illness) from the COVID-19 injured list Sunday, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. He'll start at first base and bat sixth in Cleveland's series finale with the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cleveland optioned reliever Konnor Pilkington to Triple-A Columbus to reopen a spot on the 28-man active roster for Miller, who was unavailable for four days due to MLB's COVID-19 protocols. Prior to being deactivated, Miller had solidified himself as a near-everyday player by slashing .500/.545/.964 over his first 33 plate appearances of the season. Now that he's healthy again, Miller should continue to play on a regular basis, with most of his opportunities likely coming at first base.
Apr 20 2022The Guardians placed Miller on COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Along with Miller, pitchers Cal Quantrill and Anthony Castro were placed on the COVID-19 injured list. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but Miller looks as though he'll be unavailable for both games of Wednesday's doubleheader with the White Sox, at a minimum.
Apr 17 2022Miller went 2-for-2 with a double, two walks and a run scored in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has forced his way into an everyday role in the lineup with his hot bat. He's seen time at first base and second base while hitting .560 (14-for-25) through eight contests. The infielder has also flexed some power in 2022, posting two home runs and seven doubles while chipping in seven RBI and nine runs scored.
Apr 13 2022Miller went 3-for-5 with two solo home runs in Wednesday's victory over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller went deep off Nick Lodolo in the top of the third inning before launching another solo shot in the eighth off Dauri Moreta. The long balls were his first two of the season and the multi-hit effort was his fourth straight. Miller has been red-hot at the plate, going 11-for-21 with seven extra-base hits and six RBI over the last four contests.
Apr 12 2022Miller will start at first base and bat sixth in Tuesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though the righty-hitting Miller initially appeared set to fill a short-side platoon role at first base to begin the season, he's now picked up consecutive starts against right-handed pitching while the lefty-hitting Bobby Bradley has hit the bench. Manager Terry Francona seems content to ride the hotter bat of the two in Miller, who has produced six hits -- including three doubles -- between his first two starts of the campaign.
Apr 11 2022Miller went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored in Monday's 10-7 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller doubled and scored in both the fourth and eighth innings. It was his second three-hit effort after going 3-for-6 with four RBI on Sunday. The 25-year-old is still riding the momentum from a hot spring where he hit .333 with three long balls. It took Miller 49 at-bats last season to pick up his sixth hit.
Mar 20 2022Miller went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That's an encouraging first spring game for Miller, who enters 2022 as a likely utility man for the Guardians. He struggled through 202 plate appearances last season, posting a .204/.243/.309 slash line with four home runs, 18 RBI, 17 runs scored and two stolen bases. Miller showed promise with a .297/.374/.489 slash line in 48 games with Triple-A Columbus, but he'll likely have to outplay Yu Chang in spring training to see a semi-regular role this year.
Oct 1 2021Miller was placed on the bereavement list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The timing of the transaction ends Miller's season, as there are just three days remaining on the schedule. Miller will close his rookie campaign having hit .204/.243/.309 across 60 games. James Karinchak was called up to take his place on the roster.
Sep 27 2021Miller is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller had started in three of Cleveland's last four games, but he'll likely see his opportunities against right-handed pitching take a hit over the final week of the season now that Amed Rosario has returned from the COVID-19-related injured list. The lefty-hitting Andres Gimenez should still sit against left-handed pitching, which will open up work for Miller at the keystone.
Sep 20 2021Miller will start at second base and bat sixth in the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller will pick up his third start in four games after he went 2-for-7 with a walk, a run and an RBI in Cleveland's series victory over the Yankees this past weekend. Both Miller and Yu Chang -- who will sit out the front end of the twin bill -- should benefit from increased opportunities in the infield while Amed Rosario (personal) is on the bereavement list.
Sep 8 2021Miller is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller cracked the starting nine at either second base or third base each of the past three games, but he'll take a seat with the normal starters at those positions -- Andres Gimenez and Jose Ramirez, respectively -- both included in Wednesday's lineup. The 24-year-old rookie looks like he'll draw most of his starts against left-handed pitching the rest of the way, limiting his appeal in season-long leagues.
Sep 3 2021Miller went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Thursday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller blasted a three-run bomb off Mike Minor in the fifth inning, and that was everything Cleveland would need to grab the lead and never looked back. The second baseman has homered in two of his last four contests and has gone 5-for-17 (.294) in that span.
Aug 29 2021Miller is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller will sit for the second straight game and appears to have lost out on an everyday role after Bobby Bradley returned from the injured list Saturday. The right-handed-hitting Miller will likely serve as a short-side platoon option for Cleveland now that the team has most of its key regulars healthy.
Aug 26 2021Miller went 2-for-5 with a solo home run during Thursday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller swatted a 350-footer against Dennis Santana in the fifth inning. The long ball was the third of the year for the 24-year-old, who has struggled at the plate this season to the tune of a .175/.231/.275 batting line across 39 games.
Aug 24 2021Miller is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has gone 7-for-35 with a double, two RBI and five runs scored in his last 10 games. Yu Chang is playing first base and batting seventh Tuesday.
Aug 21 2021Miller went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old has started to find his way at the plate, going 6-for-20 (.300) with a double, two stolen bases, two RBI and five runs scored in his last five starts. Miller still has a lackluster .165/.220/.248 slash line across 118 plate appearances, but semi-regular playing time has helped him adjust to the major-league level.
Aug 18 2021Miller went 1-for-5 with a double, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-7 extra-innings loss to Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller recorded his first major-league steal in the second inning. The utility man has a mediocre .152/.211/.238 slash line with two home runs, eight RBI, 12 runs scored and three doubles through 114 plate appearances. He's seen the bulk of the playing time at first base while Bobby Bradley (knee) has been on the shelf, but Miller has yet to produce much with the bat.
Aug 17 2021Miller is not starting Tuesday against Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has taken over as Cleveland's primary first baseman in recent weeks, but he'll get a rest Tuesday. Yu Chang will start at first base and bat sixth.
Aug 11 2021Miller will start at first base and bat eighth Wednesday against the Athletics, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie will stick in the starting nine for the 11th time in 12 games, and he should be Cleveland's primary option at first base for the foreseeable future after Bobby Bradley (knee) was placed on the injured list Monday. Since his July 30 call-up from Triple-A Columbus, Miller is slashing .194/.275/.389 with a pair of home runs and five RBI.
Aug 9 2021Miller went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 7-5 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The utility man hit a solo shot in the second inning and then scored after reaching on an error in the fourth. Miller has covered for Bobby Bradley (knee) the last two games at first base, although the former has received fairly regularly playing time at second base too. Miller has a .145/.207/.250 slash line with two home runs, six RBI and seven runs scored through 82 plate appearances.
Aug 5 2021Miller went 2-for-5 with a three-RBI double and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder's bases-clearing double in the eighth inning finally got Cleveland on the board, and he came around to score on a Bradley Zimmer sacrifice fly. With Cesar Hernandez traded to the White Sox, Miller figures to split time with Ernie Clement at second base going forward. Miller has a lackluster .209 on-base percentage through 67 plate appearances.
Aug 2 2021Miller will start at first base and bat seventh Monday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller will collect his third start in a row Monday, but he likely won't have a path to regular at-bats against right-handed pitching now that Bobby Bradley (personal) has been reinstated from the bereavement list. The lefty-hitting Bradley will sit Monday with a southpaw (Robbie Ray) on the hill for Toronto, but the righty-hitting Miller should fill the short side of a platoon at first base moving forward.
Jul 31 2021Miller went 1-for-4 with his first career home run and a pair of runs scored Saturday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller got the start at second base following the trade-deadline departure of veteran Cesar Hernandez and responded with a solo blast to center field in the fifth inning. It was just the second extra-base hit in 55 plate appearances this season for Miller, who also drew a walk, but he appears to have the first shot at replacing Hernandez at the keystone for Cleveland. Miller was hitting .297/.374/.489 with seven homers in 206 plate appearances this season at Triple-A.
Jul 30 2021Miller was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cesar Hernandez was shipped to the White Sox on Thursday, and Miller will take his place on Cleveland's roster for now. The 24-year-old received his first taste of the big leagues earlier this season and went 5-for-47 with 24 strikeouts in 28 games, but he could be in the mix for regular playing time at the keystone with Hernandez out of the picture. However Andres Gimenez, who isn't able to accompany the team for a four-game set in Toronto to begin next week while establishing his permanent residency in the U.S., could take Miller's roster spot when the team returns to Cleveland on Aug. 6.
Jul 29 2021Miller will be called up ahead of Cleveland's weekend series against the White Sox, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller could get a shot as the regular second baseman down the stretch after Cesar Hernandez was dealt to the White Sox on Thursday. He struggled to a .106/.160/.128 line in his 18-game debut earlier this season, but he owns a far better .297/.374/.489 line in 48 games for Triple-A Columbus.
Jul 8 2021Miller was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller served as the 27th man in Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rays, and he went 0-for-1 with a walk in the nightcap. He'll now head back to the minors, where he's slashed .317/.404/.496 with four homers, 20 runs and 15 RBI in 33 games this year.
Jul 7 2021Miller was recalled from Triple-A Columbus to serve as the 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller joined the big club June 30 to serve as the extra man for the twin bill against Detroit and was retired in his lone at-bat as a pinch hitter. He'll return to majors Wednesday but will likely be sent back to Columbus once again following Game 2.
Jun 30 2021Miller was recalled from Triple-A Columbus to serve as the 27th man in Wednesday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller was sent down in mid-June, and he hit .209 with a home run, two doubles, seven runs and three RBI in 13 games since returning to Triple-A Columbus. He'll be available for both games in Wednesday's twin bill but could return to the minors afterward.
Jun 15 2021Cleveland optioned Miller to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The versatile infielder hit just .109 with the big-league club after being called up May 23. He also struck out 23 times and walked just twice. Pitcher Eli Morgan was recalled Tuesday to fill Miller's roster spot.
Jun 6 2021Miller is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller will be back on the bench after picking up starts in the first two games of the series and going 1-for-8 with five strikeouts. The newly recalled Bobby Bradley will crack the starting nine in the series finale, and he could end up bumping the struggling Miller from the lineup on a more regular basis. Since being promoted from Triple-A Columbus in late May, Miller is hitting .125 while striking out in 19 of his 41 plate appearances (46.3 percent).
Jun 1 2021Miller is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller was also out of the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader, so he'll be on the bench for a second straight contest Tuesday. The rookie is slashing a measly .125/.152/.156 with a 42.4 percent strikeout rate in his first nine games in the big leagues, and a demotion to Triple-A Columbus could be in the cards if he fails to turn things around quickly.
May 31 2021Miller is out of the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader with the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the first time since his May 23 call-up from Triple-A Columbus, Miller will head to the bench, ending a streak of nine consecutive starts. After a going 0-for-3 with a walk in Cleveland's 8-6 loss in Game 1 of the twin bill, Miller is sitting on a .125/.152/.156 slash line to begin his big-league career.
May 27 2021Miller went 2-for-3 with a double in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Offense was at a premium Wednesday, with Miller recording half of Cleveland's four hits and the only one of the team's knocks to go for extra bases. It was Miller's first multi-hit game. The 24-year-old has taken on a bit of a utility role since he was called up -- that kind of usage should lead to fairly consistent playing time if he hits well.
May 25 2021Miller went 1-for-4 with two runs scored in Monday's 6-5 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has played in both games since he was called up. The 24-year-old batted seventh and played third base Monday. He's expected to fill a utility role while Franmil Reyes (oblique) is sidelined into July. Miller has struck out five times in nine plate appearances so far -- something he'll need to cut back on to stick in the lineup.
May 23 2021Cleveland selected Miller's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll replace the injured Franmil Reyes (abdomen) on Cleveland's active roster, while Roberto Perez (finger) was transferred to the 60-day IL to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Miller, one of the key pieces the organization acquired in the August 2020 deal that sent Mike Clevinger to San Diego. Since being traded from San Diego, the 24-year-old has only further solidified himself as one of Cleveland's more intriguing higher-level prospects after he slashed .406/.457/.609 with seven extra-base hits in his first 16 games with Columbus. With Reyes on the 10-day IL and Cleveland struggling to get production from its other hitters aside from Jose Ramirez, Miller could be in store for a near-everyday role in the middle infield or in left field during his first stint in the big leagues.
Jun 5 2018The Padres have selected Miller with the 84th overall pick in the 2018 first-year player draft.A quality middle-infield defender from Illinois State, Miller will likely have to move from shortstop to second base in pro ball, but he could be an above-average defender at the keystone. The most appealing aspects of his game for fantasy purposes is his plus speed and good contact skills at the plate. Power hasn't been a big part of his game though, so he may ultimately profile as a utility infielder.