Shelby Miller
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Jun 30 2025Miller struck out two over 1.1 perfect innings to earn the save in Monday's 4-2 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has blown two of his last five save chances, allowing three runs over 5.2 innings in that span. However, he continues to rack up strikeouts while limiting walks -- he's punched out 10 batters without issuing a walk during that recent stretch, which hasn't even been his best pitching. The 34-year-old right-hander is now at a 2.10 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 39:11 K:BB while adding 10 saves, eight holds and five blown saves over 34.1 innings this year.
Jun 29 2025Miller blew the save Saturday against the Marlins. He allowed one run on one hit while striking out two over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander allowed just one hit, a single to Dane Myers, who proceeded to steal second and third base to set up a Heriberto Hernandez sacrifice fly to tie the game. This was Miller's second blown save in June, with the other coming in a walk-off loss to the Blue Jays on June 17. Despite those setbacks, the veteran has been a steady presence for the Diamondbacks in 2025, posting a 2.18 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across 33.0 innings.
Jun 24 2025Miller fired a clean ninth inning to pick up his ninth save of the year in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller retired the White Sox in order on 12 pitches for his second save in as many appearances. Miller has taken over the closer role for the foreseeable future with the Diamondbacks losing two high-leverage arms for the season. He's enjoying a bounce-back campaign and has allowed just two runs in his last 12 appearances while racking up a 13:1 K:BB over that span.
Jun 21 2025Miller struck out three and allowed one hit over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has posted back-to-back scoreless outings after a two-homer meltdown Tuesday in Toronto. The right-hander looks to be the last man standing in the closer competition for Arizona, as both Justin Martinez (elbow) and A.J. Puk (elbow) are out for the year. Saturday's game featured what could be an ideal bullpen progression for the Diamondbacks, with Ryan Thompson in the seventh inning and Jalen Beeks in the eighth before Miller closed it out. Miller has eight saves, eight holds and four blown saves while posting a 2.03 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 35:11 K:BB over 31 innings this season.
Jun 17 2025Miller (3-2) blew the save and took the loss Tuesday against Toronto, allowing two solo home runs and striking out one in one-third of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller inherited a one-run lead and struck out Davis Schneider to open the bottom of the ninth. However, Bo Bichette and Addison Barger hit back-to-back solo homers to walk it off for the Blue Jays. The outing marked Miller's fourth blown save in 11 opportunities and snapped a streak of eight consecutive scoreless appearances. However, he still owns a quality 2.17 ERA in 29 innings this season.
Jun 11 2025Miller earned the save in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Mariners, allowing one hit with two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller was summoned to protect a three-run lead in the ninth and needed just 14 pitches to do so. The 34-year-old has held opponents scoreless in nine of his past 10 appearances, converting four of five save chances during that stretch. He owns a 1.63 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 29:11 K:BB across 27.2 innings this season and should be the favorite to close games for the Diamondbacks with Justin Martinez (elbow) back on the injured list.
Jun 5 2025Miller earned the save in Thursday's 11-10 win over Atlanta, allowing one walk with no strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Justin Martinez unavailable after throwing 37 pitches Wednesday, Miller was called upon to protect an 11-10 lead in the ninth inning an did so on just 10 pitches. On the season, the 34-year-old owns a stellar 1.75 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 27:3 K:BB across 25.2 innings. He's converted six of nine save opportunities and should remain in the ninth-inning mix, though Martinez figures to be the favorite for saves when healthy.
May 20 2025Miller allowed three runs (two earned) on a hit, two intentional walks and a hit batsman over two-thirds of an inning, taking a blown save and the loss versus the Dodgers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has flirted with danger a few times in high-leverage spots, but prior to Tuesday, he had logged five saves, one hold and one blown save over his first eight appearances in May. He ended up taking a second blown save with a sloppy effort against the top of the Dodgers' order in the 10th inning Tuesday. Even with this meltdown, he's at a 2.18 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 22:10 K:BB across 20.2 innings while adding five saves, six holds and three blown saves. Miller has pitched three days in a row, so the Diamondbacks will likely have to turn elsewhere should a save situation arise in Wednesday's series finale.
May 19 2025Miller retired the only batter he faced to earn the save in Monday's 9-5 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ryan Thompson was initially tabbed with the ninth inning with Arizona ahead by six runs. He nearly made a mess of it, leaving two runners on with two outs, but Miller stepped in and got Hyeseong Kim on a groundout to end the threat. Miller has recorded saves in his last four outings, allowing one run with a 3:3 K:BB over 3.1 innings in that span. Overall, he's at a 1.35 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 22:8 K:BB with five saves and six holds through 20 innings. He appears to be the best bet as a fill-in closer while the Diamondbacks wait for Justin Martinez (shoulder) to be ready for action again. Martinez is expected back for this weekend's series in St. Louis, at which point Miller may end up back in a setup role.
May 18 2025Miller picked up the save Sunday against Colorado, allowing two hits and one walk with one strikeout over a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has served as a fill-in closer while A.J. Puk (elbow) and Justin Martinez (shoulder) spend time on the injured list. While Miller has gone 3-for-4 in save opportunities since landing ninth-inning duties, it hasn't been pretty. Miller had to escape a bases-loaded jam to secure his third save and loaded the bases again Sunday with one out before retiring Brenton Doyle and Michael Toglia to secure the save. Despite his struggles, Miller should remain Arizona's closer until Martinez returns, which looks like it'll be Friday for the start of a series against St. Louis.
May 14 2025Miller gave up a run on two hits and two walks in the ninth inning Wednesday to record his third save of the season in an 8-7 win over the Giants. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran righty loaded the bases before walking LaMonte Wade with two outs to bring home a run, but Miller was able to coax a shallow fly to center field out of Christian Koss to end the game. Miller's converted three of his four save chances in six May appearances while adding a win and a hold as Arizona tries to piece together a high-leverage crew in the wake of injuries to Justin Martinez (shoulder) and A.J. Puk (elbow), but a 4.50 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and 6:3 K:BB through six innings on the month don't provide a lot of confidence that he'll remain a reliable closing option.
May 12 2025Miller struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Monday's 2-1 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Closing opportunities are up for grabs in Arizona's bullpen, and Miller may be best positioned to take advantage in the short term. While he blew a save May 4 versus the Phillies, he's kept runs off the board in his other four outings in May. He's also been scored upon in just two of 17 appearances so far. Miller's at a 1.02 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 20:5 K:BB across 17.2 innings while adding two saves and six holds. His overall success will keep him in the late-inning mix, and he'll have some chances for saves while Justin Martinez (shoulder) works his way back.
May 4 2025Miller (3-0) blew the save but collected the win in Sunday's 11-9 extra-inning victory over the Phillies. He allowed two runs on four hits and no walks with two strikeouts over an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After opening the ninth inning with two straight punchouts, Miller then allowed a 408-foot solo shot to Kyle Schwarber, opening the floodgates. The Phillies then cracked three consecutive singles to score the tying run before Miller induced a Bryson Stott groundout to escape the frame. The Arizona right-hander was the favorite for the closer's role due to Justin Martinez (shoulder) and A.J. Puk (elbow) being on the injured list, but he won't have a long leash considering the Diamondbacks have a talented bullpen with Kevin Ginkel, Ryan Thompson and Jalen Beeks as alternate saves options. Through 14.2 innings, Miller sports a 1.23 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB.
May 1 2025Miller earned the save Thursday, delivering a perfect ninth inning in a 4-2 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Justin Martinez (shoulder) joining A.J. Puk (elbow) on the injured list ahead of Thursday's game, Miller was called upon for the save chance and made quick work of the Mets, needing just eight pitches to close out the win. Miller has yet to allow an earned run in 13.2 innings this year while posting a stellar 0.59 WHIP with 15:4 K:BB. While Miller could be a solid source for saves in the absence of Martinez and Puk, it's worth noting that Kevin Ginkel was used in the eighth inning against the top of New York's order.
Apr 20 2025Miller (2-0) yielded one unearned run on one hit over two innings and picked up a win during Sunday's extra-innings contest against the Cubs. He struck out two batters and was charged with a blown save. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller tossed a perfect ninth inning to push the game to extras but allowed the ghost runner to score on a Nico Hoerner single in the 10th. Arizona took the lead back in the 11th inning, paving the way for Miller to earn his second win. He's now tossed 10 innings without allowing an earned run this season but has not recorded a save.
Apr 17 2025Miller allowed a walk and struck out two over a scoreless inning, earning a hold in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller opened the bottom of the seventh and recorded his third hold. The walk was just the third baserunner he's allowed all season. The 34-year-old right-hander, in his first season with the Diamondbacks, has yet to allow a run or hit over eight innings (seven outings). Along with Jalen Beeks, another newcomer that preceded Miller with a scoreless sixth inning, the duo has combined to post a 0.48 ERA over 18.2 innings
Apr 5 2025Miller retired all three batters faced in a scoreless seventh inning to earn a hold in Friday's 6-4 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller logged his first hold of the season. He entered after the Diamondbacks took a two-run lead in the top of the seventh. This was Miller's first high-leverage outing and might not be the last given how well he's performed. Over five innings this season, the right-hander has yet to allow a run or a hit while striking out five with one walk.
Mar 26 2025The Diamondbacks selected Miller's contract from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller pitched his way into Arizona's bullpen by allowing just two runs and striking out 11 batters in seven innings during Cactus League play. He finished the 2024 campaign with a 4.53 ERA over 55.2 frames, however, so Arizona will likely limit the 34-year-old to low-leverage situations to begin the season. Rene Pinto was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
Feb 16 2025Miller agreed to a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Sunday that includes an invite to big-league camp, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller signed with the Tigers for 2024 and had a 4.53 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 49:13 K:BB across 55.2 innings before being released late in the regular season. A 3.75 xERA indicates the 34-year-old may have deserved some better results, and he should have a decent chance of earning a spot in Arizona's Opening Day bullpen.
Sep 24 2024The Tigers designated Miller for assignment Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has been used as a high-leverage reliever at times this season, but of late his stuff and swing-and-miss ability has fallen off, as he has just a 1:4 K:BB in 4.2 innings this month. There's a chance Miller will get scooped up on waivers, but that possibility lessens given that there's so little time left in the season.
Sep 23 2024The Tigers are expected to designate Miller for assignment prior to Tuesday's game against the Rays, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Detroit plans to call up top pitching prospect Jackson Jobe in a corresponding move, with the young right-hander set to take Miller's spot on the 40-man roster and in the big-league bullpen. Miller had made 51 appearances for Detroit this season, logging a 4.53 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 49:13 K:BB across 55.2 innings while gathering six wins, five holds and two saves.
Aug 31 2024Miller (6-8) allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit across 1.1 innings of relief to take the loss Friday against the Red Sox. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller worked through the top of the ninth inning in order, with the last two batters retired via strikeout. The veteran righty came back out for the 10th with the game tied 4-4 but allowed a Ceddanne Rafaela home run with one out to make it 6-4, after which Miller got the hook. Despite the loss, Miller has been pitching well lately, as this performance snapped a streak of nine straight scoreless outings. His ERA sits at 4.76 after being north of 6.00 at the end of June.
Aug 15 2024Miller (6-7) tossed 1.1 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win in Thursday's 2-1 victory over the Mariners. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller got Jorge Polanco to fly out to end the top of the seventh inning, then pitched a clean eighth inning to ultimately pick up the win out of the bullpen. The veteran righty has had a few meltdowns this season, which has led to an ugly 5.36 ERA overall, but the Tigers still seem to trust him in high-leverage spots. That role gives Miller some value in deeper fantasy formats, though his volatility has made him hard to trust this year.
Aug 4 2024Miller (5-7) allowed three runs on three hits and a walk while retiring only two batters to take the loss Sunday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller got the top of the ninth inning in a game the Tigers led 2-0, with regular closer Jason Foley having pitched two innings Saturday. For the second straight time, Miller allowed at least three runs in an outing, pushing his season ERA up to an ugly 5.85. The veteran righty has also now blown six save chances this year. Miller had a solid July, posting a 0.68 ERA across 13.1 innings and recording two saves, but things have come undone so far in August.
Jul 25 2024Miller worked around a walk to pitch a scoreless ninth inning and earn the save in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Guardians. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Regular closer Jason Foley was used in the seventh inning of this bullpen game for Detroit, which set Miller up for his second save of the season. The veteran righty endured a rough patch in June but he's been much better this month, posting a 0.84 ERA across 10.2 innings. Foley is still the favorite for saves in Detroit, though Miller gives the Tigers another option when needed.
Jul 8 2024Miller tossed a scoreless ninth inning with a strikeout to earn the save in Monday's 1-0 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller got the call with no margin for error and he efficiently shut Cleveland down on 13 pitches to earn his first save of the season and just the second of his 12-year MLB career. The team showed a lot of faith in the veteran, who entered the contest with a 5.97 ERA, but he was much better last season with a 1.71 ERA for the Dodgers. If Miller can get anywhere close to that form down the stretch, he'll be a bullpen weapon for the Tigers and a potentially valuable fantasy asset if he sees more save opportunities.
Jul 7 2024Miller (5-6) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win in Saturday's 5-3 victory over the Reds. He allowed one hit and struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a badly needed positive effort for Miller, who came into the contest having allowed nine earned runs across 2.1 innings in his previous three appearances. The veteran righty lowered his ERA to under 6.00 in the process. Miller is in a high-leverage role for the Tigers, but he'll need more good performances to earn any trust in fantasy leagues.
Jun 30 2024Miller allowed five runs on three hits and a walk while retiring just two batters in relief during Sunday's 7-6 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller came on in the bottom of the ninth inning with the Tigers up 7-1 but he nearly blew the comfortable lead. The righty hit a batter and gave up a walk before allowing a three-run bomb to Zach Neto. A few batters later, Miller served up a two-run shot to Jo Adell before getting the hook with two outs. Over his last two outings, the veteran reliever has allowed eight earned runs in just 1.2 innings, which has pushed his ERA up to an unsightly 6.23. Miller started the season strong, but he's run into a rough patch and is hard to trust at this point.
Jun 29 2024Miller (4-6) allowed three runs on three hits across an inning of work and took the loss Friday against the Angels. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller allowed two hits but had a chance to escape the eighth inning with no damage before he allowed a two-out, three-run home run to Logan O'Hoppe. The veteran righty had been pitching well this month with a 2.25 ERA across seven appearances. However, Miller now has a subpar 4.62 ERA overall, which he'll work on lowering in the coming weeks.
Jun 17 2024Miller (4-5) retired three batters with a strikeout but allowed a solo home run to take the loss in Monday's 2-1 defeat against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ozzie Albies took Miller deep with two outs in the eighth, and then the righty got stuck with the loss when the Tigers couldn't muster any more offense. The veteran has now been scored upon in his last two outings, pushing his season ERA up to 4.03. Despite the recent struggles, Miller should hold onto a high-leverage bullpen role due to his track record the past few years.
Jun 13 2024Miller (4-4) allowed a run on one hit across 1.1 innings of relief but managed to earn the win Thursday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller was charged with his fifth blown save of the season but he picked up the win when the Tigers scored five times in the bottom of the seventh inning. The veteran righty has been mostly solid this season, compiling a 3.80 ERA and 20 strikeouts across 21.1 innings. Miller would have more fantasy value if he was seeing regular save opportunities, though he has some appeal in deeper formats given his high-leverage role.
Jun 4 2024Miller (elbow) tossed 1.1 scoreless innings of relief with three strikeouts in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller was reinstated from the injured list before the game after being sidelined since May 13 due to right ulnar nerve inflammation, and the Tigers wasted no time getting him back into the thick of things. The righty didn't seem to skip a beat, as he retired his four batters on just 17 pitches to secure his fourth hold of the season. Miller figures to remain a high-leverage reliever for Detroit as long as he's healthy, giving him a chance to rack up more holds and possibly an occasional save.
Jun 3 2024Miller (elbow) will be activated from the 15-day injured list as soon as Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller is done with his rehab assignment and has already rejoined the Tigers in Texas for their series versus the Rangers, but his activation will have to wait at least one day. He's been out since mid-May with right ulnar nerve inflammation in his elbow.
May 31 2024Miller (elbow) will make his second rehab appearance with Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller began his rehab assignment Tuesday, when he pitched one scoreless inning while giving up one hit and one walk. The 33-year-old right-hander continues to work his way through inflammation in his right ulnar nerve that landed him on the 15-day IL on May 13. How Miller fares Friday will determine whether he needs another rehab outing or can rejoin the Tigers' bullpen.
May 27 2024Miller (elbow) is slated to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller required a hydrodissection procedure to combat right ulnar nerve inflammation and says he's now "feeling a lot better." The reliever threw his third bullpen session since landing on the injured list on Sunday and is now ready to test things out in games. Miller shouldn't need too many rehab appearances before being activated.
May 21 2024Miller (elbow) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tuesday marks the first time Miller has thrown off a mound since landing on the injured list May 13 with right ulnar nerve inflammation. He will presumably throw a few more bullpens before progressing to facing live hitters, but there is still a chance the 33-year-old reliever returns to Detroit's bullpen when eligible next Tuesday.
May 17 2024Miller received a hydrodissection procedure for his right ulnar nerve in his elbow earlier in the week, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The procedure was to help with the inflammation surrounding the nerve in Miller's right elbow. He started the season strong with five scoreless outings, but he has taken the loss in two of his last four appearances, giving up five runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two across three innings over that span. Miller was placed on the 15-day IL on Monday, and he is eligible to return in late May.
May 13 2024The Tigers placed Miller on the 15-day injured list Monday with right ulnar nerve inflammation. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear how long the elbow issue might have been bothering Miller, but it could help explain his struggles lately -- he's allowing five earned runs over his last three innings. Miller will be eligible to return from the IL later this month.
Apr 17 2024Miller (3-1) allowed a run on two hits across an inning of relief to take the loss Wednesday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting the season with seven scoreless innings, Miller has now allowed runs in each of his last two appearances, suffering a blown save and a loss in the process. The righty still has a solid 1.93 ERA, and despite the hiccup, he should remain one of the top bullpen options for the Tigers moving forward.
Apr 4 2024Miller (2-0) pitched two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets. He walked two and struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has been great so far, as he's now logged six scoreless innings and six strikeouts across four appearances. While he's not the official closer yet, Miller could push his way into the role if he continues to pitch this well. The veteran righty only has one MLB save, however, which came last season with the Dodgers, so he doesn't have a ton of experience closing out games. For now, Miller will be locked in as an excellent setup option who could see some save opportunities here and there in a fluid Detroit bullpen.
Mar 31 2024Miller (1-0) tossed two scoreless innings to earn the win in relief during Saturday's 7-6, 10-inning victory over the White Sox. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Detroit starter Kenta Maeda was tagged for six runs over 3.1 innings, but the Detroit bullpen was lights out the rest of the way, punctuated by Miller at the end. The righty has now tossed three scoreless innings across the team's first two games, so he may be unavailable Sunday. However, Miller looks like he'll be a heavily used and valuable reliver for the Tigers moving forward.
Mar 26 2024Miller recorded a 2.70 ERA and 10 strikeouts across 6.2 innings this spring and is set for an Opening Day bullpen role in Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller didn't see a ton of work this spring, though he was effective. The veteran righty joined the Tigers on a one-year, $3 million contract in December, and he should slot into a fairly high-leverage role. While Alex Lange is set to close games for now, he struggled with command in 2023, meaning that Miller could emerge as an option for saves at some point if he pitches well. At the very least, he should be a decent source of holds and solid ratios.
Dec 22 2023Miller signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Tigers on Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The deal also includes a $4.25 million club option (or $250,000 buyout) for 2025. Miller had a sneaky-good season for the Dodgers in 2023 in relief, collecting a 1.71 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 42:19 K:BB over 42 innings. He should be used in high-leverage spots out of Detroit's bullpen.
Sep 17 2023Miller will start Sunday's game against the Mariners, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller will make his first start since 2019 as he serves as an opener for the series finale in Seattle. The veteran right-hander has a 2.00 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 36:18 K:BB across 36 frames this season and should cover an inning or two Sunday. Ryan Yarbrough and Gavin Stone are poised to follow Miller as Los Angeles' bulk pitcher, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times.
Aug 31 2023The Dodgers activated Miller (neck) from the 60-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Finally recovered from the neck injury that has kept him out since June, Miller will return to the Los Angeles bullpen ahead of Thursday's series opener against Atlanta. He had posted an impressive 2.40 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 30 innings of relief for the Dodgers prior to the lengthy IL stint.
Aug 30 2023Miller will be activated from the 60-day IL once rosters expand Friday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has been on the injured list since June 21 due to pain in his neck and began a rehab assignment Aug. 5. After throwing 2.2 scoreless innings in rookie ball, Miller surrendered five runs over four innings across five appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Clearly, there is still a bit of rust for Shelby to shake off, but he will at least provide depth to the Dodgers' bullpen as they gear up for a playoff run.
Aug 28 2023Miller (neck) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list during the team's current homestand, which runs until Sept. 3, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has been on the injured list since June 21 due to neck pain, but skipper Dave Roberts stated Monday that the veteran is close to a return. Once activated, he'll rejoin the Dodgers' bullpen, where he found success earlier in the year. Miller owns a 2.40 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with a 31:18 K:BB across 30 innings so far this season.
Aug 15 2023Miller (neck) had his minor-league rehab assignment shifted to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, per OKC's broadcaster and communications director Alex Freedman. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller began a rehab stint Aug. 5 and made three appearances for the Dodgers' Arizona Complex League club, allowing two unearned runs and posting an 8:2 K:BB over 2.2 innings. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Miller will likely need 2-to-3 outings with OKC, including pitching on back-to-back days, before he's ready to be activated off the 60-day IL, per Eric Stephen of SBNation.com. Once that happens, Miller should regain a prominent role in the big-league club's bullpen, where's he pitched to a 2.40 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 31:18 K:BB over 30 innings on the campaign.
Aug 5 2023Miller (neck) threw a scoreless inning in the Arizona Complex League on Saturday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Saturday's appearance was Miller's first since being placed on the injured list in June, and he was sharp in his first game back, serving up a single but striking out three batters. Miller is on the 60-day injured list, so he will not rejoin the big club until at least Aug. 20.
Jul 14 2023Miller (neck) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: We knew Miller was not close to a return, so this move makes sense to enable the Dodgers to add Jake Marisnick to the 40-man roster. Miller is out with an unspecified neck issue and should be considered out indefinitely.
Jul 4 2023Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Miller (neck) is "still a ways away" from returning, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller was placed on the injured list June 21 due to lingering neck discomfort and Roberts told reporters that the 32-year-old right-hander is "not in a good spot" with his recovery even after a two-week shutdown period. It sounds like he could remain sidelined through all of July.
Jun 21 2023Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Miller (neck) will be out for a minimum of 3-to-4 weeks, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has dealt with neck problems previously during his career, and his current injury appears to be the most recent instance of a long-standing issue. The 32-year-old righty has been solid this season with a 2.40 ERA and 1.00 WHIP through 30 innings, but his next appearance will have to wait until after the All-Star break.
Jun 14 2023Miller was activated from the bereavement list Wednesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Adam Kolarek was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Miller has posted a 2.57 ERA and 29:17 K:BB in 28 relief innings for the Dodgers this season.
Jun 13 2023Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Tuesday that Miller (personal) is expected back from bereavement leave before Wednesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has been away from the team since Saturday while dealing with more important matters. The right-hander will be a mid-to-late inning option for the Dodgers upon his return.
Jun 10 2023Miller was placed on the bereavement list Saturday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Players may spend between three and seven days on the bereavement list, placing Miller's expected return date somewhere between Tuesday and next Saturday. Andre Jackson was called up to take his place in the bullpen.
Mar 29 2023Miller will be part of the Dodgers' bullpen to begin the regular season, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller signed with the Dodgers on a minor-league contract last November. He was far from a lock to make the team after pitching in just four games last season and posting an ugly 8.92 ERA over 79.2 innings since 2018. However, the veteran showed some positives this spring, registering an 11:0 K:BB over seven frames (though he also gave up five earned runs). The Dodgers have a history of success with pitching reclamation projects, and Miller could be the next in line if he's able to carry over his spring success to the regular season.
Nov 29 2022Miller signed a major-league deal with the Dodgers on Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller spent most of last season in Triple-A, where he racked up a 3.04 ERA and 1.13 WHIP through 53.1 frames. The 32-year-old reliever is coming off his best season in the majors since 2017, but his less-than-spectacular 8.92 ERA and 1.95 WHIP between 2018-2022 sets a very low bar for such a statement. It's unclear what role Miller will play in the Dodgers' bullpen in 2023, but it wouldn't be a shock to see him start the year in Triple-A once again.
Oct 4 2022Miller (0-1) allowed five runs on two hits and three walks while striking out one over 1.1 innings, taking the loss Monday versus the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller hadn't allowed a run over 5.2 innings in his first three appearances since his Sept. 22 call-up, but that came crashing down Monday. He got through the seventh inning unscathed, then allowed five of the first six batters to reach in the eighth. He left with the bases loaded, and Jarlin Garcia promptly gave up a two-run double and a three-run home run to tack on three more runs to Miller's line. The right-hander might get one more appearance in 2022, but it'll almost certainly be in a low-leverage spot.
Oct 3 2022Miller struck out one in a scoreless inning Sunday in the Giants' 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old right-hander has struggled to stick at the big-league level in recent years while bouncing around between multiple organizations, but he's made a strong early impression since joining the Giants following his Sept. 22 call-up from Triple-A Sacramento. Through his first three relief outings, Miller has yet to allow a run in 5.2 innings while scattering four hits, issuing no walks and striking out 13. Even if he's unable to land a major-league deal this winter, Miller's strong finish to 2022 should put him in position to be a high-priority minor-league signing.
Sep 22 2022Miller's contract was selected from Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller joined the Giants on a minor-league deal in June and posted a 3.62 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 32.1 innings over 27 appearances (one start) at Sacramento over the last few months. He posted a 9.24 ERA in 12.2 innings over 13 relief appearances between the Pirates and Cubs last year and should serve mainly as a low-leverage reliever for the Giants after Cole Waites was sent down Thursday.
Mar 27 2022Miller signed a minor-league deal with the Yankees that includes an invitation to spring training Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller split the 2021 season between Pittsburgh and Chicago. Across 12.2 innings in the majors, he was hit hard to the tune of a 9.24 ERA and 2.13 WHIP. It would be a surprise to see Miller earn a significant role with the big-league club out of spring training, though he could serve in a low-leverage bullpen role at some point during the season.
Sep 3 2021Miller (0-1) allowed a run on one hit in one inning to take the loss Friday versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old was given the ball for the sixth inning, but he allowed a solo home run to Frank Schwindel, and the Cubs were able to maintain that lead. Miller had posted a scoreless inning in his Pittsburgh debut Wednesday, but he wasn't able to limit the damage versus the team he started the year with. With declining performance since 2017, Miller is likely destined for a low-leverage role while in the big leagues.
Sep 2 2021Miller allowed one hit in a scoreless seventh inning during Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the White Sox. He struck out one batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After giving up a leadoff double, Miller struck out Brian Goodwin and then got Leury Garcia to line out sharply into a double play to end the inning. Manager Derek Shelton has already said that Miller will pitch exclusively out of the bullpen, limiting opportunities for counting stats. At this point, the 30-year-old Miller is simply looking to impress evaluators heading into 2022.
Sep 1 2021Miller's contract was selected from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller made three relief appearances for the Cubs in April and allowed seven runs in two innings. He's performed better in the minors with a 2.96 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in 24.1 innings across 13 appearances (four starts), and he'll pitch exclusively out of the bullpen for the Pirates, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.
Aug 30 2021Miller's contract will be selected by the Pirates prior to Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller has struggled at the major-league level for several years now, as he owns a 7.15 ERA in 185 innings since the start of the 2016 season. He gave up seven runs on seven hits and five walks in just two innings of work for the Cubs earlier this season, but he's pitched well in 24.1 Triple-A innings this season, posting a 2.96 ERA and a 37.8 percent strikeout rate.
Jun 26 2021Miller signed a minor-league contract with the Pirates on Saturday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller was released by the Cubs at the beginning of June after he was designated for assignment, and he'll now report to Triple-A Indianapolis once he clears COVID-19 protocols. The right-hander made three starts for Triple-A Iowa this year and posted a 1.74 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in 10.1 innings.
May 26 2021The Cubs activated Miller from the 10-day injured list Wednesday and designated him for assignment, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite having pitched only two innings this season, Miller and his astronomical 31.50 ERA no longer have a place on the Cubs' pitching staff, which has improved significantly since Miller landed on the injured list April 23. The righty has not pitched well the past three seasons, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see a pitching-needy team add him to provide innings out of the bullpen.
May 9 2021Miller (back) struck out five over three shutout innings Sunday in a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa. He allowed one baserunner on a walk in the 47-pitch appearance in what was ultimately a combined no-hitter for Iowa. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Before he was placed on the 10-day injured list in late April with a back strain, Miller hadn't pitched more than an inning in any of his three appearances out of the Chicago bullpen. The fact that the Cubs were seemingly willing to turn Miller loose without restriction in his first rehab outing suggests he won't be in line for an extended stay in the minors. He'll likely get a few days to rest up from Sunday's outing before the Cubs decide whether to bring him back from the IL ahead of next weekend's series in Detroit.
Apr 23 2021Miller was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a strain in his lower back, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old surrendered seven runs over two innings since having his contract selected by the Cubs last week, and he's now sidelined by a back strain. Miller will be unavailable for at least 10 days, though it's unclear if he'll face a longer absence. Kyle Ryan was recalled from the alternate site in a corresponding move.
Apr 14 2021Miller allowed four earned runs on two hits and three walks without recording an out in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After having his contract selected by the Cubs earlier in the day, this certainly wasn't the season debut Miller was hoping for. Adbert Alzolay was optioned to the team's alternate site to make room, but he should return over the weekend, which could bump Miller from the roster once again.
Mar 30 2021Chicago manager David Ross said Miller will "contribute to our team" this season, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller was reassigned to minor-league camp Saturday, and he could opt out of the assignment at some point early in the season, but Ross said the righty will "pitch big innings for us." With the jump from 60 games in 2020 back to 162 games this season, teams will likely dip into their pitching depth to cover the innings without overworking starters. Miller's not on the fantasy radar right now, and his performance the past few seasons hasn't been great, but he could work his way into a regular role with the Cubs at some point.
Mar 27 2021Miller was reassigned to minor-league camp Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller was having a strong spring (1.00 ERA and 12 strikeouts across nine innings) and was in the mix for a bullpen spot, but the non-roster invitee will not break camp with the Cubs. The 30-year-old didn't pitch in the majors in 2020 and struggled in 2019 and 2018, so his recent track record didn't help his case. However, if Miller looks better in the minors, he could factor into Chicago's plans later in the season.
Mar 25 2021Miller is a possibility for a rotation spot due to his strong spring performance, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kyle Hendricks, Jake Arrieta and Zach Davies will be the team's top three starters to begin the season, and it's been assumed that Trevor Williams and Alec Mills will round out the rotation, but manager David Ross has not confirmed that notion. Miller's strong spring performance (1.00 ERA and 12 strikeouts across nine innings) has kept him in the mix for the back of the rotation. Even if Miller doesn't make the cut as a starter, he could be a versatile bullpen option for Ross.
Mar 16 2021Miller has a 1.29 ERA and eight strikeouts across seven Cactus League innings so far. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A non-roster invitee to camp, Miller has been making his case for an Opening Day roster spot. The 30-year-old likely won't be in the mix for a place in the rotation, but he could give the Cubs a long-relief option. Miller has mostly struggled with Arizona and Texas the past few years, and he didn't appear in the majors last season, but he did show some potential with St. Louis earlier in his career.
Mar 7 2021Miller allowed one run across two innings and picked up the win in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Brewers. He gave up two hits and struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller is competing for a roster spot out of spring training, and he's now tossed three innings of one-run ball in Cactus League action with four strikeouts. The 30-year-old struggled mightily with an 8.59 ERA back in 2019, then didn't end up pitching in the majors during the condensed 2020 season, so it could be an uphill climb for him to make the team, but the Cubs are giving him a chance to prove himself.
Mar 1 2021Miller worked around two hits to pitch a scoreless inning in Monday's Cactus League game against the Padres. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller made his Cubs debut in the team's first game of the Cactus League slate. The 30-year-old opted out of the 2020 season in August after failing to make the Brewers' roster, and he struggled with an 8.59 ERA across 19 games (eight starts) with Texas back in 2019. He was invited to camp as a non-roster invitee and will have to pitch well this spring to get a shot with the Cubs, likely in a bullpen role.
Jul 23 2020Miller did not land a spot on the Brewers' Opening Day roster, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller had a shot to land one of the 30 spots on the Brewers' roster, but he was behind the eight ball after signing a minor-league deal over the offseason, and he did not do enough to force the Brewers to make a 40-man roster move. Miller figures to head to the Brewers' alternate training site and will still have a chance to pitch for the big club at some point this season.
Feb 24 2020Miller is in the conversation for a spot in the Brewers' rotation but will likely open the season in the minors, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Brewers clearly like Miller, signing him to contracts both this year and last, but it seems they want to see him sustain success at the minor-league level before adding him to the big-league roster.
Jan 27 2020Miller returned to the Brewers as a non-roster invitee Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miller was quite a good starter early in his career, but things haven't gone his way over the last four seasons. He's posted a 6.89 ERA in 183 innings over that stretch when not recovering from Tommy John surgery. A fixed version of Miller would be an interesting late-round flyer in fantasy drafts, but there hasn't been any indication in recent seasons that he's on the cusp of returning to his previous form, so there's no particular reason to believe he'll even win a roster spot. In 44 innings for the Rangers last season, he posted an 8.59 ERA and a 30:29 K:BB. He was picked up by the Brewers on a minor-league deal in mid-July but was released in late August without having made a big-league appearance.
Aug 27 2019Miller elected to become a free agent Tuesday.
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Jul 22 2018Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that Miller (elbow) could rejoin the big club in a relief role if and when he's ready to return from the 10-day disabled list, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic Arizona reports.Miller returned from a nearly 14-month-long layoff from Tommy John surgery and rejoined the Diamondbacks in late June, making just four turns through the rotation before being shut down with elbow inflammation. Arizona will re-evaluate Miller by the end of the month before determining his next step, but given that the 27-year-old has already experienced a setback with his surgically repaired elbow, the club could be inclined to take a prudent approach with him once he's cleared to resume throwing. Using Miller out of the bullpen would be a way for the Diamondbacks to both limit the strain on his elbow and enhance his effectiveness, as his results through four starts (11.40 ERA, 2.07 WHIP in 15 innings) simply didn't cut it.
Jul 19 2018Miller's (elbow) MRI revealed no further damage to his UCL, though he will be shut down for at least another week, Jack Magruder of The Sports Xchange reports.Miller hit the disabled list on July 12 with elbow inflammation, a worrying diagnosis for a pitcher who only very recently returned from Tommy John surgery. It appears that he was lucky enough to avoid another UCL tear, though the Diamondbacks will certainly be careful with him going forward. He had struggled to an 11.40 ERA in four starts since returning to action, so there will be significant question marks about both his health and effectiveness for the rest of the season.
Jul 14 2018Miller (elbow) underwent an MRI on Thursday, but the team has yet to announce an official reading on the results, Tori McElhaney of MLB.com reports.The Diamondbacks placed Miller on the 10-day disabled list Thursday with a preliminary diagnosis of right elbow inflammation after he exited his start against the Rockies a day earlier upon giving up five runs in the first inning. According to manager Torey Lovullo, Miller was evaluated by a team physician, who ruled "everything was OK" with regards to the structural integrity of the right-hander's surgically repaired elbow. However, the Diamondbacks still want Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the surgeon who performed Miller's May 2017 Tommy John surgery, to analyze the MRI results early next week, at which point a formal diagnosis should be revealed. Miller is eligible to return from the DL after the All-Star break, but he'll at least need to complete a bullpen session or two and face hitters in batting practice before being activated.
Jul 12 2018Miller was put on the 10-day disabled list due to right elbow inflammation Thursday.Miller suffered the injury during Wednesday's start in Colorado, which was just his fourth appearance since returning from Tommy John surgery in late June. He went back to Arizona for further evaluation Thursday, though the results of that examination have yet to be revealed outside of this diagnosis. Look for a timetable to be cleared up in the coming days, which should shed some light on whether Miller will be able to make his first turn in the rotation following the All-Star break.
Jul 12 2018Miller returned to Arizona and is scheduled for an evaluation Thursday after exiting Wednesday's start against the Rockies with right elbow tightness, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Miller was making only his fourth start for the Diamondbacks since returning from Tommy John surgery, so the fact that he experienced a setback with his elbow is fairly concerning. The Diamondbacks should have a better handle on the extent of Miller's injury after sending him for X-rays and/or an MRI. If Miller requires a trip to the disabled list and isn't available to make his first turn through the rotation out of the All-Star break, Clay Buchholz (oblique) would likely be ready to come off the DL and replace the right-hander as Arizona's fifth starter.
Jul 11 2018Miller left Wednesday's game against the Rockies with right elbow tightness.It's quite the worrisome development for a pitcher who only recently returned from Tommy John surgery, as "elbow tightness" is sometimes the original diagnosis which precedes a serious injury. Miller certainly didn't look good on the mound, allowing five runs in just one inning. The severity of the injury should become clear in the next few days.
Jul 5 2018Miller (0-3) allowed five runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out seven across 5.1 innings of work to take the loss Thursday against the Padres.Miller had put together a solid start through five innings by allowing only two earned runs, but he allowed a walk and a triple to begin the sixth inning. Both of those runners ultimately came around to score -- one on an error and the other on a hit allowed by Andrew Chafin -- inflating his run total. Despite the less than stellar stat-line, there were encouraging signs from the performance as Miller managed 11 swinging strikes on 94 pitches while inducing seven groundball outs.
Jun 30 2018Miller (0-2) allowed six earned runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out six across five innings to take the loss Saturday against the Giants.Miller was hit early and often in his second start of the season, as he allowed runs in three of the five innings he pitched. On the positive side of things, he did generate nine swinging strikes, an uptick from the six he recorded in his season debut. The Diamondbacks also seem to have no reservation about stretching him out, as he threw 96 pitches in Saturday's start, 62 of which went for strikes. After going roughly 15 months without pitching in the major leagues, it isn't surprise to see Miller return with rocky results, however, that makes him best as a stash option in most league formats.
Jun 25 2018Miller (0-1) gave up five runs on six hits and two walks with five strikeouts and lasted just 3.2 innings in a loss Monday to the Marlins.Miller had an ugly return in his first start since going on the disabled list May 10, 2017 to undergo Tommy John surgery. He was undone by his inability to retire the opposing pitcher, Daniel Straily, who doubled and scored in the third inning and walked as part of a three-run fourth frame, and Miller also allowed a solo home run in the first inning. On the bright side, Miller's fastball touched as high as 97.6 mph, a good sign that his repaired elbow is healthy. Unfortunately, Miller has not been effective in recent years, so healthy or not, he may not prove to be a worthy fantasy asset.
Jun 25 2018Miller (elbow) has been activated from the disabled list, and will make his season debut Monday night against the Marlins.Miller has been out of action since undergoing Tommy John surgery May 10, 2017, but he is ready to return to action after completing both his recovery and a rehab assignment. Miller threw 81 pitches in his final rehab start last week, and he doesn't figure to be extended too much beyond that in his first MLB start in over 14 months.
Jun 21 2018Miller (elbow) will be activated from the 60-day disabled list to start Monday against the Marlins, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Miller has been cleared to make his long-awaited 2018 big-league debut after completing a lengthy recovery process that included a four-game rehab assignment. He posted a 4.66 ERA and 28:6 K:BB across 19.1 innings across those four outings (two with Double-A Jackson, two with High-A Visalia). The right-hander, who hasn't pitched in the majors since April of 2017 due to an elbow injury that ultimately required Tommy John surgery, will assume the rotation spot of Matt Koch, who was sent to the minors Wednesday. With Robbie Ray (oblique) also nearing a return from the disabled list, Miller may need to pitch well right away if he wants to stick in the rotation.
Jun 20 2018Miller (elbow) completed a 40-pitch bullpen session Tuesday and could assume Matt Koch's spot in the Arizona rotation when the latter's next scheduled turn comes up Monday in Miami, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic Arizona reports.Koch was tagged for five runs in 5.2 innings while taking the loss Tuesday against the Angels, inflating his ERA to 6.10 over his last seven outings. Though he's been a serviceable innings eater since replacing the injured Taijuan Walker (elbow) in mid-April, Koch's lack of strikeout stuff and flyball-heavy tendencies don't give him nearly the upside nor the stability of Miller, who has three seasons of sub-4.00 ERAs on his resume and whiffed 10 batters over 6.2 innings in his most recent rehab start at High-A Visalia last weekend. Since Miller only threw 81 pitches in that outing, it's possible the Diamondbacks may want him to exceed the 90-pitch threshold in another minor-league start before returning to the big club, but his reinstatement is imminent nonetheless. Once he's activated, Miller may need to perform well right away to bolster his case for sticking in the rotation, as Robbie Ray (oblique) isn't far off a return from the DL either.
Jun 17 2018Miller (elbow) worked 6.2 scoreless innings in a rehab start Saturday for High-A Visalia, giving up three hits and no walks and striking out 10.After being tagged for eight runs his last time out June 10 at Double-A Jackson, Miller bounced back in grand fashion Saturday in what might have been his final rehab start. The right-hander tossed 81 pitches in the outing and used his full arsenal, putting him on the cusp of a return from the 60-day disabled list. It's not immediately clear if Miller will reclaim a rotation spot once he returns from the DL, however, as the Diamondbacks have gotten quality performances from back-end starters Matt Koch and Clay Buchholz over the last few weeks and may be reluctant to move either to the bullpen.
Jun 12 2018Miller (elbow) will start for High-A Visalia on Saturday, Jack Magruder of The Sports Xchange reports.Miller has already made a trio of rehab starts so far, allowing 10 runs while striking out 18 across 12.2 innings during those outings. He's set to make at least two more rehab appearances before potentially being activated from the 60-day disabled list, lining him up for a return near the end of June if all goes well. That said, Miller may not be guaranteed a spot in the Diamondbacks' rotation once healthy if Zack Godley, Matt Koch and Clay Buchholz are all pitching well.
Jun 11 2018Miller (elbow) is expected to make at least two more rehab outings in the minors before being activated from the 60-day disabled list, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic Arizona reports.Miller was expected to build up to around 90 pitches in his third rehab start Sunday at Double-A Jackson, but he only made it 65 while being clobbered for eight runs on nine hits and two walks over three innings. The right-hander didn't report any setbacks with his surgically repaired elbow coming out of the poor start, but he'll require a couple more turns in the minors to build up to a starter's workload. Miller doesn't look on track to return from the DL until late June and may not be guaranteed a spot in the Arizona rotation if all of Zack Godley, Matt Koch and Clay Buchholz are pitching well.
Jun 6 2018Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Miller (elbow) would remain on assignment at Double-A Jackson for at least one more rehab start, the Associated Press reports.Lovullo noted that Miller didn't experience any unusual soreness with his surgically repaired right elbow after completed his first start at Jackson and second turn in the minors overall Monday. Miller, who tossed 79 pitches during that outing while giving up one run and striking out six over 4.2 innings, is expected to build up to 90 pitches in his upcoming start for Jackson, which will likely fall Saturday or Sunday. Assuming he comes out of that appearance no worse for the wear, Miller would presumably get activated from the 60-day disabled list and slot back into the Arizona rotation for the first time since April 2017.
Jun 5 2018Miller (elbow) made his second rehab start at Double-A Jackson on Monday, tossing 4.2 innings of one-run ball and scattering four hits and four walks. He struck out six batters in the outing.Despite the high walk total, Miller still pounded the zone effectively Monday, tossing 52 of his 79 pitches for strikes. The Diamondbacks will probably want to see Miller build up to 90 pitches before deeming him ready to return from the 60-day disabled list, so it seems likely that he'll require one more start in the minors. Assuming Miller is activated around mid-June, he could slide into the Arizona rotation, though the strong performances of late from Nos. 4 and 5 starters Matt Koch and Clay Buchholz, respectively, make that less of a certainty than it appeared to be a couple weeks ago.
Jun 2 2018Miller is scheduled to make his next rehab appearance Monday for Double-A Jackson, the Associated Press reports.Miller will be pitching on six days' rest after tossing five innings of one-run ball and striking out eight in his first rehab appearance for High-A Visalia on May 29. Miller threw 65 pitches in that outing, so he'll presumably bump his count up closer to the 70-to-80 range as he builds his arm back up following a year-plus layoff due to Tommy John surgery. The Diamondbacks will likely wait and see how Miller looks during Monday's outing before determining if another rehab start is necessary or if he's ready to return from the 60-day disabled list and rejoin the big club.
May 30 2018MIller covered five innings and gave up one run for High-A Visalia in his first rehab start Tuesday. He surrendered four hits and no walks and struck out eight.After a couple of starts at extended spring training, Miller pitched in a non-controlled setting Tuesday for the first time since April 23, 2017, when he exited a start against the Dodgers with forearm tightness that later required Tommy John surgery. Perhaps most impressive about Miller's first rehab outing was his impeccable control, as he tossed 52 of his 65 pitches for strikes. Miller is slated to make at least one more start in the minors before potentially coming off the 60-day disabled list and rejoining the Arizona rotation in early-to-mid June.
May 26 2018Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo confirmed Friday that Miller (elbow) would begin a minor-league rehab assignment at High-A Visalia early during the upcoming week, the Associated Press reports.Miller tossed a bullpen session Friday after his final extended spring training outing Wednesday went off without a hitch, so the lefty will now advance to the final phase of his long recovery from Tommy John surgery. Lovullo said he expects Miller to throw up to 75 pitches in his first start for Visalia and make at least one more start in the minors beyond that before being activated from the 60-day disabled list. With that timeline in mind, Miller looks like he could rejoin the Diamondbacks as soon as early-to-mid-June, which is a bit sooner than what was initially projected coming out of spring training.
May 22 2018Miller (elbow) is scheduled to throw Wednesday at extended spring training, Jim Hoehn of MLB.com reports.It's expected that Miller will face minor-league hitters Wednesday in his third simulated game, but Arizona may instead opt to just have him throw batting practice and/or complete a bullpen session. Either way, Miller seems to be coming along nicely in his recovery from May 2017 Tommy John surgery and looks to be closing in on a minor-league rehab assignment. He could be activated from the 60-day disabled list and warrant consideration for a spot in the Arizona rotation at some point in the second half of June.
May 19 2018Miller (elbow) covered 3.1 innings Friday in an extended spring-training start, the Associated Press reports. He gave up two runs on two hits and fanned seven.After tossing 33 pitches in his first start at extended spring training a week earlier, Miller upped his pitch count to 63 on Friday. Though he didn't witness Miller's start while the Diamondbacks were in New York, Arizona skipper Torey Lovullo relayed reports that the right-hander looked strong during the outing. According to Lovullo, Miller will remain in Arizona to make one more start at extended spring training before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment. Miller is expected to toss around 75 pitches or cover five innings his next time out.
May 15 2018Miller (elbow) will make his second start at extended spring training Thursday, Justin Toscano of MLB.com reports.After tossing three innings and striking out five in his first extended spring outing Friday, Miller tossed a bullpen session Monday and experienced no unexpected soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow. He'll likely work deeper into Thursday's appearance as he builds up to a starter's workload in anticipation of a late-June return from the 60-day disabled list. With Taijuan Walker (elbow) shut down for the season, Miller should have a rotation spot waiting for him once he's activated by the Diamondbacks.
May 12 2018Miller (elbow) threw three innings and struck out five Friday in a simulated game at extended spring training, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo witnessed Miller's outing and commended the right-hander for throwing "aggressively." Miller, who covered 33 pitches in the simulated game before throwing 10 more times in the bullpen, will likely make at least one more start at the Diamondbacks' spring training facility before the organization maps out a rehab assignment for the 27-year-old. Coming off May 2017 Tommy John surgery, Miller will likely need around a month to build up to a starter's workload, so it's not expected that he'll be ready to come off the 60-day disabled list until late June.
May 6 2018Miller (elbow) is scheduled to throw two innings in an extended spring training game Friday, Jack Magruder of The Sports Xchange reports.Miller has been throwing bullpen sessions and facing hitters in live batting practice for the better part of two weeks, and it appears the Diamondbacks are now ready to see how he fares in a game setting. It's expected that Miller will require multiple outings at extended spring training before gearing up for what will likely be an elongated minor-league rehab assignment as he looks to build up his arm following a year-plus layoff from Tommy John surgery. The Diamondbacks don't have a specific timetable for when Miller will be activated from the 60-day disabled list, but the right-hander currently seems to be trending toward a return shortly before the All-Star break.
Apr 30 2018Miller (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday after enduring no complications while tossing 25 pitches of live batting practice Friday, Matt Kelly of MLB.com reports.Miller seems to be chugging along nicely in his recovery from May 2017 Tommy John surgery, but he's still likely around two months away from coming off the 60-day disabled list. Though the Diamondbacks entered the regular season with five quality rotation options, Miller's eventual return will take on added importance after Taijuan Walker (elbow) underwent a season-ending Tommy John procedure of his own last week.
Apr 28 2018Miller (elbow) threw 25 pitches of live batting practice Friday, the Associated Press reports.The right-hander was facing hitters for the second time in three days and felt "fantastic" during Friday's session, according to manager Torey Lovullo. The Diamondbacks will likely limit Miller's activity for the next few days before allowing him to throw again as the club takes a cautious approach in bringing him back from May 2017 Tommy John surgery. A formal timeline for Miller's return from the 60-day disabled list hasn't been established, but the general expectation is that he'll be ready to handle a starter's workload at some point shortly before the All-Star break.
Apr 26 2018Miller (elbow) completed a live-batting practice session Wednesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Miller had previously been limited to throwing side session, so the fact that he's now facing hitters amounts to a step forward in his recovery. The right-hander is still probably multiple weeks away from kicking off a minor-league rehab assignment, but remains on track to return from the 60-day disabled list at some point in June or July.
Mar 31 2018Miller (elbow) threw his sixth bullpen session Friday since undergoing Tommy John surgery in May 2017 and is aiming to return from the 60-day disabled list in June, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Miller tossed 35 pitches Friday, estimating that he threw at about 80 percent effort. The lefty noted that he's been pleased with how his curveball, fastball and cutter have looked during his sessions thus far, but he has yet to incorporate a splitter into his pitch mix. The Diamondbacks will shut Miller down from throwing for the next five days as part of a pre-planned rehab regimen, but he'll get back on the mound again late next week.
Mar 27 2018Miller threw his fifth bullpen session of the spring Tuesday, incorporating breaking balls for the first time, Jack Magruder of FanRagSports.com reports.Miller is working his way back from May Tommy John surgery. The standard recovery timetable would see Miller returning to the big leagues at some point in June or July. He could be a factor down the stretch for the Diamondbacks and for fantasy owners, though with xFIPs of 5.06 and 4.84 in the last two years, he's both an injury risk and a performance risk.
Mar 14 2018Miller (elbow) was able to throw a 15-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Jody Jackson of Fox Sports Arizona reports.This marked the first bullpen session for Miller since undergoing Tommy John surgery last May. He is expected to miss the first couple months of the 2018 season while continuing his recovery, but there hasn't been any clear timetable for his eventual return at this point. Expect a better picture once he's able to increase activity.
Feb 19 2018Miller (elbow) was placed on the disabled list Monday, Jack Magruder of FanRagSports.com reports.Placing Miller on the disabled list was a procedural move for the Diamondbacks, who had to make room on their roster for the newly-signed Jarrod Dyson. Miller underwent Tommy John surgery in May, and is currently without a timeframe for his eventual return. The righty started just four games last season, over which he threw for a 4.09 ERA and 1.45 WHIP.
Feb 1 2018Miller (elbow) will make $4.9 million in 2018 after winning his arbitration case, Jon Heyman of FanRagSports.com reports.With Miller emerging victorious, the Diamondbacks will have to pay the southpaw a hair more than their $4.7 million offer. The 27-year-old managed just four starts in 2017 before a torn UCL in his right elbow forced him to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery in May. Miller, who was coming off a brutal 2016 campaign (6.15 ERA), was showing promise prior to the injury, posting a 4.09 ERA and 20:12 K:BB across 22 innings of work. His fastball velocity also sat at a career-high 94.9 mph. While Miller remains without an exact timetable for his return, he'll likely open the season on the disabled list and could be limited to a long relief/sixth starter role initially upon his return.
Nov 4 2017Miller (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day disabled list Friday.Miller underwent Tommy John surgery in early May, and was actually able to throw off flat ground in October, so it remains to be seen what his timetable will be heading into the 2018 season. At this point, it seems likely that the right-hander will begin the year on the DL, but it will all depend on how he progresses this offseason.
Oct 11 2017Miller (elbow) was able to throw off flat ground Monday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery May 10, Kevin Zimmerman of ArizonaSports.com reports.According to Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, Miller threw from about 45 feet 30-to-40 times. The right-hander is scheduled to continue light throwing for the next several weeks before he's rested throughout November and December to keep his arm fresh for the start of spring training. The Diamondbacks haven't issued a timetable for Miller's return to the big club, but the expectation is that he'll open the 2018 campaign on the disabled list before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment.
May 10 2017Miller (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Miller will now begin a long recovery process with the hopes of returning to the mound for the Diamondbacks some time near the end of next summer. Zach Godley is currently filling in for Miller's turn in the rotation.
May 4 2017Miller (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery May 10, the Associated Press reports.Miller, who was placed on the 60-day disabled list last Thursday, indicated over the weekend that he would opt for the season-ending procedure. Recent protocol for Tommy John rehabs have typically included a 14- or 15-month recovery timetable, according to Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic, making it unlikely that Miller will be back on the mound for the Diamondbacks until July or August of next season. With that in mind, Miller looks bound to open the 2018 campaign on the DL, which may make him little more than a late-round stash consideration in NL-only and deep-league drafts next spring. The Diamondbacks will replace Miller in the rotation with Triple-A Reno starter Braden Shipley, but the 25-year-old may need to pitch well to guarantee himself any outings beyond Thursday's turn against the Nationals.
Apr 29 2017Miller (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair the torn UCL in his right arm, Tommy Stokke of FanRag Sports reports.Miller made his decision after meeting with multiple doctors, though his transfer to the 60-day DL effectively foreshadowed an end to his 2017 season. The 26-year-old was trying to improve upon his dismal 2016 showing, when he posted a 6.15 ERA and a 1.67 WHIP over 20 games in his debut season with Arizona. Instead, he'll undergo the dreaded procedure, which will keep him out 12-18 months, meaning he'll be in line for a return late next season, if that. The D-Backs, meanwhile, will have to move on with Zack Godley or another replacement in the rotation.
Apr 27 2017Miller has a partially torn UCL and may need to undergo Tommy John surgery, Jack Magruder of Fanragsports.com reports.Miller is currently exploring his options to determine whether or not Tommy John surgery is the best course of action. Regardless of the choice he ultimately makes, Miller is on track to miss an extended period of time to the injury. After Miller was placed on the DL, Zach Godley was brought up from Triple-A Reno to join the Diamondbacks' rotation.
Apr 27 2017Miller (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day DL on Thursday.This move comes as no surprise, as it was recently reported that Miller is dealing with a partial UCL tear that may require Tommy John surgery. In addition to the UCL tear, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reported that Miller is dealing with a flexor strain. In a corresponding move, Arizona recalled T.J. McFarland from Triple-A Reno.
Apr 26 2017Miller (elbow) apparently has a ligament issue in his elbow and is contemplating Tommy John surgery, Tommy Stokke of FanRag Sports reports.Miller, who was pulled from his last start and placed on the DL with forearm soreness, is still waiting to hear back from Dr. James Andrews on his MRI results, though Tommy John surgery is apparently a possibility. This isn't too surprising, given Miller said earlier Wednesday that doctors "found something in there," according to Jack Magruder of FanRag Sports. He had 4.09 ERA and 20 strikeouts through 22 innings (four starts) this year before going down with the injury. Zach Godley was recalled from Triple-A and has taken his place in the rotation for the time being.
Apr 26 2017Miller sent his MRI results to Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday, Jack Magruder of FanRag Sports reports.Miller apparently said doctors "have found something in there," though he didn't specify further, so the Braves are having Dr. James Andrews give it a look before an official plan is determined. Players usually see Dr. Andrews when contemplating Tommy John surgery, so even if Miller receives good news, it seems likely that he'll have to miss a healthy chunk of time.
Apr 24 2017Miller (forearm) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday, Jack Magruder of FanRag Sports reports.After leaving Sunday's game with right forearm tightness, Miller will now be forced to miss one start at the very least. The next step will be determining just how severe his injury is, which could be the difference between having to miss weeks as opposed to months. After a disappointing first season with the Diamondbacks, Miller had a slightly-improved start to 2017, posting a 4.09 ERA and 3.31 FIP in 22.0 innings thus far.
Apr 24 2017Miller will visit specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache for a second opinion on his right forearm tightness, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.Miller described the forearm tightness he's going through as something he has never experienced before. The Diamondbacks have expressed optimism that there isn't the kind of physical damage that would force a significant disabled list trip, but a trip to Dr. ElAttrache is rarely a precursor to good news.
Apr 23 2017Miller left Sunday's game with right forearm tightness.Miller was lifted in the top of the fifth inning after allowing back-to-back walks (Nos. 4 and 5 of the outing for him) and a double to Corey Seager. He will be evaluated Monday, and it would make sense if that evaluation included an MRI as the Diamondbacks will presumably want to get the full picture with the injury before deciding on a course of action.
Apr 23 2017Miller (forearm) will undergo an MRI on Monday, the Arizona Republic reports.A bout of forearm tightness forced Miller off the hill Sunday after 79 pitches, but both Miller and manager Torey Lovullo say they are optimistic. Miller admitted that he has never experienced forearm tightness like this before but also said, "Physically I don't think there's any damage done at all."
Apr 23 2017Miller left Sunday's game against the Dodgers with an undisclosed injury, Jack Magruder of Fanragsports.com reports.Miller managed to pitch four innings before exiting the game, during which he allowed three runs off four hits and five walks. The team has yet to disclose what was ailing Miller, but more information is expected to become available in the near future. Miller's season had gotten off to a decent start, as he entered Sunday's game with a 3.50 ERA and 1.28 WHIP.
Apr 19 2017Miller (2-1) allowed one run on four hits and two walks across 7.1 innings in Tuesday's win over the Padres. He struck out five.Miller went down in the third after a rally from the home team pushed a run across, but he allowed just three baserunners the rest of the way and was pulled after 101 pitches with a massive lead in hand. He continued to show strong velocity in this one while limiting baserunners better than he had in either of his previous two outings, and perhaps the best sign was that he made it into the eighth inning for the first time since October of 2015. Miller now holds a respectable 3.50 ERA to go along with his winning record, which he will look to improve upon Sunday against the Dodgers.
Apr 12 2017Miller (1-1) gave up three runs on seven hits and two walks across 5.1 innings of work en route to his first loss of the season Wednesday. He also struck out five.The right-hander was dominant for the first four innings of the ballgame, but things fell apart after opposing starter Matt Cain drilled a one-out double to precede a three-run fifth inning for San Francisco. Miller displayed solid accuracy (60 out of his 101 pitches went for strikes) and showed flashes of what made him such an appealing trade target a while back, but he ultimately faltered and was unable to get Arizona into the win column. Miller's next opportunity to right the ship is scheduled to come Tuesday against the Padres.
Apr 8 2017Miller (1-0) tossed 5.1 innings in Friday's win over the Indians, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks with seven strikeouts.Miller looked on pace for a rough outing after allowing three runs in the first two frames, but he settled down and allowed just three of his final 14 batters faced to reach. He struggled to throw strikes at times, hitting the zone at a 62-percent clip, but he was effectively wild and the seven punchouts are already more than he had in any start last season. Miller's 2016 campaign can be described as disastrous without entering the realm of hyperbole, but he is off to a solid start to the year and will look to bring more of the same Tuesday against the Giants.
Mar 25 2017Miller will begin the season in the Arizona rotation with Archie Bradley moving to the bullpen, ArizonaSports.com reports.Miller has a 7.36 ERA this spring but an encouraging 18:4 K:BB in 11 innings. Miller's disasterous 2016 season (6.15 ERA) featured just a 6.2 K/9 and 3.7 BB/9.
Mar 17 2017Miller will start Friday's split-squad game against the Mariners, MLB.com reports.Friday's start will mark Miller's first Cactus League appearance since March 6, when he was rocked for six runs on five hits and two walks in just 2.2 innings. There was never any mention of an injury. Miller's first year with the Diamondbacks was a disaster but he's still right there in the mix for a spot in the starting rotation -- the Diamondbacks have two spots open to fill between Miller, Patrick Corbin and Archie Bradley.
Feb 3 2017Miller lost his arbitration hearing and will receive $4.7 million for the 2017 season, FanRag Sports' Jon Heyman reports.Miller had been asking for $5.1 million, but the arbiter sided with the team following a season when the righty posted a 6.15 ERA in 101 MLB innings. He will compete with Archie Bradley and Braden Shipley for one of the final two rotation spots this spring.
Sep 28 2016Miller (3-12) threw a rare five-inning complete game, allowing no runs on five hits, striking out five and walking one in a victory over the Nationals. The game was called after five and a half innings due to rain.The right-hander has done his best to turn it on lately and erase the ridiculous Diamondbacks trade that brought him to Arizona from people's minds, but it's ultimately too little, too late to fix that. Miller has thrown 12.1 straight scoreless innings, and he still has an ERA above 6.00. He also owns a 1.67 WHIP and .310 batting average against. Maybe his final two starts are a sign he will turn it around next season, but as for 2016, it was a complete disaster for Miller.
Sep 24 2016Miller didn't factor into the decision Friday versus the Orioles but fired six innings of scoreless, three-hit ball, walking three and also recording three strikeouts.He was notably impressive against a potent lineup on the road, certainly a departure from his other three starts in September, when he'd given up 15 runs (12 earned) over 14.2 innings. The strong outing didn't much to spruce up Miller's unsightly metrics, which include a 6.47 ERA and 1.70 WHIP along with a 2-12 record, but was certainly a welcome sight given his recent performances. He'll look to close out a largely dismal 2016 with another strong performance versus the Nationals.
Sep 17 2016Miller (2-12) surrendered four runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.1 innings in Saturday's loss to the Dodgers. He struck out two.The fourth inning was particularly rough for Miller, who gave up three runs in that frame. The 25-year-old has the fewest amount of wins when combined with the most losses in MLB this season, and has now given up four runs in each of his last three starts since making a quality start after being recalled. The fifth-year righty has not been the tough-luck loser on a bad team like he was last year with Atlanta; his poor record with Arizona this year is mostly due to just plain poor pitching. Fantasy owners already know his counting statistics are terrible, but his peripherals are just as bad. Lest you think Miller's struggles are related to his home field, his xFIP- (which adjusts for park factors) is still not outstandingly better than his ERA and FIP. The struggling starter is scheduled to next face the Orioles in Baltimore on Friday, a matchup to avoid at almost all costs.
Sep 13 2016Miller allowed six runs on nine hits and a walk with five strikeouts over five innings in a no-decision Monday against the Rockies.Miller has allowed fewer than five runs just once in his past seven starts. In his three starts since returning to Arizona's rotation, Miller has a sharp 10:2 K:BB but has surrendered an absurd 26 hits in just 15.1 innings. His ERA is up to 7.12 as his excellent 2015 season now seems like the distant past.
Sep 6 2016Miller (2-11) gave up five runs (four earned) on 11 hits over just 4.1 innings in a loss Tuesday to the Dodgers.After a quality start in his return to the rotation last time out, Miller reverted to the same struggles he was having before his demotion. He managed just four swinging strikes in 90 pitches as opponents read him like a book all day long. His ERA is up to 6.89 to go with a poor 55:35 K:BB.
Aug 31 2016Miller was officially recalled from Triple-A to start Wednesday's game against the Giants.He has been decent enough at Triple-A this year, posting a 3.91 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 55 strikeouts in 50.2 innings while pitching in the harsh conditions of the Pacific Coast League. However, Miller's massive failings in the big leagues this year (7.14 ERA, 1.75 WHIP) should force most owners to take a wait-and-see approach with him over the final month of the season.
Aug 31 2016Miller (2-10) pitched six quality innings, but still took the loss Wednesday versus the Giants. He allowed two runs on six hits and one walk while notching three strikeouts.Miller was recalled from Triple-A to make Wednesday's start, his first MLB outing since July 6. Despite the loss, Miller was able to record his third quality start in 15 tries this season. The right-hander certainly looked much better than the last time we saw him -- in his last three starts prior to being demoted, Miller gave up 18 runs and 26 hits over 17 innings. He's scheduled to make another start Tuesday against the Dodgers, but Miller doesn't offer much fantasy appeal outside of a bargain punt play in daily formats.
Jul 21 2016Making his first start for Triple-A Reno since getting demoted on July 14, Miller went 6.2 innings on Tuesday, allowing four hits and three earned runs while striking out 10. He walked two.While Miller will need to string together a few solid outings before the Diamondbacks and fantasy owners can trust him again, Tuesday's outing was certainly a step in the right direction. At the MLB level this season, Miller is 2-9 with a 7.14 ERA and 1.75 WHIP.
Jul 14 2016Miller was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.This move comes as a surprise, not only given Miller's contract situation, but also due to the injuries to other starters such as Zack Greinke and Rubby De La Rosa. That said, Miller has been one of the more disappointing offseason acquisitions in baseball this season, struggling his way to a 7.14 ERA with 50 strikeouts and 34 walks over 69.1 innings of work. He'll head back down to Triple-A to iron out his issues for the time being. The Diamondbacks will make a corresponding roster move Friday.
Jul 7 2016Miller (2-9) allowed seven hits and six earned runs over five innings in Wednesday's loss to the Padres. He struck out five and walked one.The struggles continue for Miller, who now owns a 7.14 ERA on the season. Although the Diamondbacks gave up a lot to acquire Miller in the offseason, they may have no choice but to bump him from the rotation at some point. For now, Miller's next start will come sometime after the All-Star break.
Jul 2 2016Miller (2-8) struggled again on Friday, allowing eight hits and five earned runs over six innings to pick up the loss against the Giants. He struck out five and walked two.The nightmare season continues for Miller, who now has a 6.85 ERA. He looked good in his return from the DL on June 20, allowing just one run, but he's been shelled for 12 runs over 12 innings in his last two starts. He'll get the ball again on Wednesday against the Padres,
Jun 26 2016Miller (2-7) gave up 11 hits, seven earned runs and a walk over six innings in Saturday's 11-6 loss to the Rockies.The 25-year-old couldn't duplicate the success he'd seen in his first appearance back from injury against the Phillies last Monday, instead surrendering the most earned runs in a start all season. The setting certainly didn't do him any favors, but Miler also failed to help his own cause by sandwiching homers to Charlie Blackmon and Tony Wolters around RBI hits from Daniel Descalso, Wolters and Nolan Arenado. Miller's ERA is back up to 6.79, and he's yielded at least one homer in five of his last six trips to the mound. He'll look to rebound versus the Giants next Friday.
Jun 20 2016The Diamondbacks activated Miller (finger) from the disabled list Monday.Miller will rejoin the Diamondbacks after missing nearly a month due to his finger injury. He will jump right back into the big league rotation and take the ball Monday afternoon against the Phillies.
Jun 20 2016Miller (2-6) was solid in his return from the disabled list on Monday, going 6.2 innings and giving up just one run on five hits.Miller struck out five and picked up his first win since May 7. It's mostly been a struggle for Miller in his first season with the Diamondbacks, but maybe this start will get the 25-year-old righty going. His next scheduled start could be tough, however, as he's set to face the Rockies in Coors Field on Saturday.
Jun 17 2016Miller (finger) will return from the DL against the Phillies on Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Miller was placed on the 15-day DL on May 27 after spraining a finger on his right hand. He made two rehab starts with High-A Visalia, going 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA in 12 innings of work. Miller had been in the midst of a rough beginning to the 2016 season, but will look to get back on track Monday against Philadelphia.
Jun 15 2016Miller (finger) is the projected starter for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Jack Magruder of Fan Rag Sports reports.Miller had a 7.09 ERA in 10 starts prior to the stint on the DL, so don't look to his first start back to be a gem. That said, he struck out 19 in his two rehab starts, allowing only one earned run, looking sharp against the minor league competition.
Jun 15 2016Miller is the projected starter for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Jack Magruder of Fan Rag Sports reports.Miller had a 7.09 ERA in 10 starts prior to the stint on the DL, so don't look to his first start back to be a gem. That said, he struck out 19 in his two rehab starts, allowing only one earned run, looking sharp against the minor league competition.
Jun 11 2016Miller (finger) will make another minor league rehab start, Jody Jackson of FOX Sports Arizona reports.The right-hander made a case to return after just one rehab outing, fanning 11 batters over six scoreless innings Thursday against High-A competition (78 pitches), but it seems the Diamondbacks want Miller to build his pitch count up more. Another strong showing could be big for Miller's confidence as he looks to bounce back from a miserable first two months of the 2016 campaign.
Jun 10 2016Making a rehab start with High-A Visalia on Thursday, Miller pitched six scoreless innings while giving up just two hits. He struck out 11.The start didn't come against top competition, but it's encouraging nonetheless to see Miller have success. He threw 78 pitches in this one and will probably make at least one more start to build his pitch count up before returning to the Diamondbacks.
Jun 8 2016Miller (finger) will get a rehab start at High-A Visalia on Thursday, MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports.After ramping up his activity over the last week, Miller is ready to begin his rehab assignment Thursday. The Diamondbacks haven't announced how many pitches Miller will throw in his first rehab start, but given that he is only two weeks removed from being placed on the DL, he may not have a strict pitch count. Regardless, there will likely be a timetable for Miller's return after he makes his start Thursday.
Jun 2 2016Miller (finger) threw a side session Wednesday and is slated to pitch in an extended spring training game over the weekend, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.Miller continues to work back from a sprained finger on his throwing hand, but he looks to already be making significant progress after hitting the DL late last week. Assuming the weekend outing goes well, Miller could embark on a brief rehab stint before returning to the Diamondbacks sometime in the next 10-to-15 days.
May 27 2016Miller (finger) will likely go on the disabled list Friday, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports.There was some talk about Miller missing his next start after manager Chip Hale made it seem as if the right-hander's finger injury from mid-April is still affecting him, but it seems that the issue is even worse than that. It's unclear if it's been hampering his recent starts, possibly explaining the rough 1-6 start to the season he's gotten off to, but that should become clearer once more light is shed on the issue. If he does head to the DL, the Diamondbacks will have a hole to fill in their starting rotation, which could be filled by either a minor leaguer or by Josh Collmenter (shoulder) if he's able to come off the DL.
May 27 2016Miller (finger) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday.As expected, Miller will head to the DL for what is now being classified as a right finger sprain. It's unclear how severe the injury is, but a timetable for his return should become clearer once he's able to begin throwing again. The Diamondbacks reinstated Josh Collmenter from the DL and called up Dominic Leone and Silvino Bracho from Triple-A Reno to solidify the bullpen until Sunday when they need another starter, when they may call up Archie Bradley from the minors.
May 26 2016Miller is scheduled to start Sunday against the Padres, but plans could change as the team seeks to evaluate if Miller is completely healthy, MLB.com reports.Manager Chip Hale's words on the matter were ominous, as he said Miller's finger "is still not where we'd like it to be" and "it's not about his next start or three starts from now, it's about this long time that we have him." Miller hit his hand off the mound at Petco Park twice during his April 16 start, forcing him from the game, but there was no indication until now that the finger was still an issue. The 25-year-old gave up six runs in five innings against Pittsburgh his last time out to fall to 1-6 on the year.
May 24 2016Miller (1-6) took the loss in Arizona's 12-1 defeat at the hands of the Pirates on Tuesday, surrendering six runs on eights hits and four walks while striking out just three in five innings.Miller has been awful for the Diamondbacks, failing to pitch more than six innings all season, and allowing three or more runs in seven out of 10 starts and exactly two in each of the other three. The 25-year-old is now 7-23 since the start of 2015, and his 6.56 FIP indicates that things aren't projected to get much better. Even facing a subpar Padres lineup in his next start likely won't be enough to get Miller going.
May 13 2016Miller (1-4) made just one major mistake, but it cost him the game, as he allowed three runs on seven hits over 5.2 innings in a loss against the Giants on Friday. He also struck out two and walked two.With a 1-0 lead in the sixth, Miller threw a middle-in fastball to Joe Panik during a 3-0 count, and he took it deep. Miller retired the next two batters but failed to get out of the inning. Miller has been very disappointing through eight starts this season. He has 23 walks, third-most in the league, and a career-high 2.06 HR/9 rate. Miller will look to turn things around in his next start against the Yankees on Wednesday.
May 4 2016Miller is not in danger of having his next start skipped or being removed from the rotation, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.The Diamondbacks paid a hefty price in the offseason to acquire Miller, sending 2015 No. 1 pick Dansby Swanson to the Braves, along with outfielder Ender Inciarte and pitching prospect Aaron Blair. But Miller has struggled mightily through six starts, posting a 8.49 ERA with 19 walks in 23.1 innings. Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale said he thinks Miller might be putting pressure on himself to live up to expectations after the trade, but added there's been no thought of removing the righty from the rotation. His next start is scheduled for Saturday against the Braves.
May 1 2016Miller lasted just 3.2 innings in Sunday's start against the Rockies, allowing three runs on four hits and four walks. He struck out three as his record dropped to 0-3.Miller entered the game with a dismal 8.69 ERA through five starts, and while he cruised through three innings, he ran into trouble in the fourth and was ultimately yanked after allowing all three runs. He has simply not had anything going for him this season and should be used with caution even in the face of a soft matchup versus his former team, the Braves, Saturday in his next start.
Apr 26 2016Miller (0-2) allowed five runs on five hits and four walks over five innings in a loss Tuesday against St. Louis. He struck out six.Miller had it going until it all fell apart in the fifth inning, which included a pair of walks (one intentional) and both extra-base hits Miller allowed on the night, a double and a home run. Miller has yet to put a quality start together this year, and Tuesday's outing bumped his ERA up to 8.69.
Apr 25 2016Miller was forced to play left field in Sunday's 13-inning loss to the Pirates after the Diamondbacks ran out of position players, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.This was clearly a fluke appearance that was forced upon the Diamondbacks when shortstop Nick Ahmed was ejected. Of more importance to Miller and fantasy players is the fact that he will make his start Tuesday after some speculation that his turn would be skipped as the team evaluated his mechanics.
Apr 23 2016Miller will start Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez reports.His start was in question, as the Diamondbacks were evaluating some of his mechanics, but he must have looked OK in a side session at Chase Field on Saturday. Miller's season is off to a really rocky start, but the fact that it could be mechanics-related and not injury-related, is a positive notion. Those in shallower leagues may want to sit Miller until he can start showing his prior form.
Apr 22 2016The Diamondbacks have not ruled out skipping Miller's next turn in the rotation to give him extra time to work on mechanical issues that have plagued him this season, MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez reports. "As of right now, we are not planning on him skipping the start," manager Chip Hale said. "Can that change? It always can. If that's what [pitching coach Mike Butcher] and everybody thinks. But as of right now, he's feeling good. He's healthy. His arm is fine and his hand is fine, so he should be OK."He is tentatively scheduled to pitch Tuesday against the Cardinals, but Hale left himself some wiggle room in case the team decides it is more important for Miller to work out his issues by missing a turn in the rotation to do side work. Miller has obviously been awful to start the season, particularly with his command and control. It sounds like Miller will make that start Tuesday against the team that drafted and developed him, but fantasy owners may want to keep him on the bench for now until he can get a good outing or two under his belt.
Apr 21 2016Miller walked five batters in just two innings Thursday against the Giants, though he allowed only one hit and limited the damage to two runs.After shaky, but passable work in the first two innings, Miller imploded in the third, walking four consecutive batters before he got the yank. He had no control at all in this one, and the reason is uncomplicated: his mechanics are totally out of whack right now. It's unclear whether the finger issue he was suffering from affected him in this one, but all things being equal, that seems like the least of his concerns. He's got too much upside to cut loose in most leagues, but fantasy owners would do well to stash Miller on their benches until he gets it together.
Apr 21 2016Miller (finger) will start Thursday's game against the Giants as previously scheduled.He suffered a laceration in his last start Saturday against the Padres, which led to his departure after just 1.2 frames. According to the Arizona Republic, Miller sorted out his mechanical flaws during his bullpen session this week, and it should also be noted that his fastball velocity was closer to his pre-2016 levels before his early exit Saturday.
Apr 16 2016Miller was pulled from Saturday's game against the Padres because of a finger injury.Miller appeared to have scraped two of his knuckles on the mound while following through with one of his pitches and was eventually pulled from the game. He wasn't able to make it through the second inning and will finish the night giving up two runs, with three walks and a strikeout. We should know more regarding the injury as Miller's next projected start approaches.
Apr 10 2016Miller allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks across five innings pitched en route to a loss Sunday against the Cubs. He struck out six.Miller faltered for the second straight start, serving up hittable pitches despite throwing 62% for strikes. The increase in strikeouts from his first start was a positive sign, but the fact that he has struggled in back-to-back home starts to begin his Arizona career is disconcerting. Miller will try to right the ship Saturday at San Diego.
Apr 6 2016Miller's average fastball velocity was down from 95.1 mph last year to 93.7 mph in his start Tuesday, the Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports.The dip in velocity was clearly a contributing factor in Miller's struggles Tuesday, as he only had one start last season with fewer swinging strikes than he had in his first start of the season against the Rockies. Sometimes pitchers take a couple starts to get their velocity up to where it usually sits, but this is certainly something to keep an eye on with Miller going forward.
Apr 5 2016Miller allowed six runs on eight hits and a walk over six innings in a no-decision Tuesday against the Rockies. He struck out two.Miller served up three home runs and was only able to escape with a no-decision because his Diamondbacks put up 11 runs. Miller had nothing going, as he induced just four swinging strikes and managed just 13 first pitch strikes to 26 hitters. He did manage to induce 10 ground balls, but that won't help him if he's letting one out of every two fly balls go over the fence. Miller had allowed at least 1.0 HR/9 in two consecutive seasons before posting a 0.6 HR/9 last year with Atlanta, so his home run rate should be watched closely all year.
Mar 25 2016Miller had his best outing of the spring on Friday, going 6.2 innings and allowing just one earned run on three hits.Miller struck out four and threw 88 pitches. The righty's spring ERA now sits at 2.16. Miller will slot in as Arizona's No. 2 starter behind Zack Greinke. He posted a stellar 3.02 ERA last year but only picked up six wins on a subpar Braves team. Expect the win total to increase now that Miller has a better offense backing him, but the ERA could also go up, given the switch in home ballparks and the 4.07 xFIP he recorded in 2015.
Jan 15 2016Miller agreed to a one-year, $4.35 million deal with the Diamondbacks on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Yahoo! Sports' Jeff Passan reports.The centerpiece of the most talked about trade of the offseason, Miller will be expected to help anchor Arizona's rotation behind Zack Greinke. He tossed a career-high 205.1 innings in 2015, and despite posting an excellent 3.02 ERA, he was only able to notch six wins with the lowly Braves. That number should double if he can stay healthy with Arizona, although the ERA should see a spike, given the downgrade in home ballparks and his foreboding 4.07 xFIP from last season.
Dec 8 2015The Braves agreed to trade Miller to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, pending a review of his medical records, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports.Days after signing Zack Greinke to a six-year deal, the Diamondbacks have pulled off another stunner, acquiring Miller and his three years of team control from Atlanta. The return package for the Braves remains uncertain. Miller's lone season with the Braves was a strong one, as he held opponents to a .238 average and finished with a 3.02 ERA over 205.1 innings. He should benefit from more run support in Arizona after earning just six wins in 2015.
Oct 3 2015Miller's start Saturday was postponed due to rain.Nothing has been officially announced, however it's likely Miller's start will be pushed back to Sunday with the Braves set to play in a double header against the Cardinals.
Sep 21 2015Miller fell to 5-16 despite a quality start Monday against the Mets, as he allowed two runs on seven hits and four walks over six innings. He struck out three.Two of Miller's walks were intentional, so his control wasn't as bad as his line makes it seem. Miller has now lost 12 straight decisions, six of which were quality starts. The Braves are giving him under 2.5 runs per game in support and have scored two runs or fewer in 18 of his 31 starts. As of Monday night, he is the only starter in major league history with 16 losses in a season with an ERA of 3.00 or better.
Sep 17 2015Miller (5-15) lasted only 3.2 innings Wednesday in a loss to the Jays, giving up five runs (four earned) on seven hits and a pair of walks.With 21 consecutive losing starts under his belt and a matchup against the high-powered Toronto offense, few could be betting on Miller ending his ignominious streak. Indeed, he took the loss for the sixth consecutive start, and it seems all these defeats are starting to get to the young hurler, who now owns an 8.36 ERA and 2.00 WHIP in three September starts.
Aug 31 2015Miller will now start Monday against the Marlins.Miller was bumped up in the rotation due to Mike Foltynewicz suffering from an illness of some kind. As a result, his start will come one day earlier, likely ensuring he will start twice this week. The rotation hasn't been announced beyond Monday, but the order likely hinges on the healthy of Foltynewicz.
Aug 27 2015Miller (5-11) gave up four runs on nine hits in 6.2 innings Wednesday, striking out seven and walking two in a loss to Colorado.A matchup against the awful Rockies seemed like a good opportunity for Miller to finally break his winless skid, but alas, it was not to be, as he's now made 15 starts in a row without gaining a victory. This despite what's still been a terrific year, as his 2.62 ERA and 1.19 WHIP are the envy of many a pitcher. Unfortunately, the Braves are just bad, and Miller's along for the ride. He'll try again to break the streak against Miami on Tuesday.
Aug 21 2015Miller allowed five runs (three earned) on six hits, walking four and striking out eight over 6.1 innings of a 5-3 loss to the Cubs on Friday afternoon.Miller (5-10, 2.50 ERA) has been amazingly unlucky for a very long time. This wasn't a great outing - he put a lot of men on base, and his defense let him down - but he has now gone winless for over three months (his last win was May 17) despite still maintaining a very impressive 2.50 ERA. All his fantasy owners can do is appreciate the nice ERA and strikeouts while waiting for a few wins.
Jul 30 2015Miller (5-8) struggled in Philadelphia on Wednesday, giving up four runs on 11 hits and a walk in six innings. He struck out four.The Braves have now lost eight straight Miller starts, and he's been on the hook for six of those. It mostly hasn't been his fault, but this time certainly was, and he's given up four-plus runs thrice in his last six turns. Miller was due for some regression, but at age 24, he's also still got room for further development. He still lacks the luster of some of the game's other young pitching talent, which means Miller can be had at quite a reasonable price on the fantasy trade market; go get him if you can deal with his lack of wins for the sad-sack Braves.
Jul 19 2015Miller has a tough-luck loser on Sunday against the Cubs, allowing just one run with eight strikeouts in six innings.Undoubtedly another frustrating start for the 24-year-old and his fantasy owners, as he ranks near the very bottom of the league in run support and hasn't won a game in over two months despite his 2.33 ERA. Miller will look to get off the schneid in his next start Saturday against the his former team, the Cardinals.
Jun 25 2015Miller gave up one run on three hits in Wednesday's loss to Washington. He pitched seven innings, walking one batter and striking out five to earn the no decision.Miller had lost consecutive starts before entering Wednesday's start, and although he didn't earn a win, he did pitch much better than he had recently. Miller is now 5-3 with a 1.94 ERA and continues to be one of the more dominating arms in the National League.
Jun 18 2015Miller gave up four runs -- one earned -- on seven hits in 5.2 innings against the Red Sox on Thursday. He struck out four and walked one in the no-decision.Miller ran into some bad luck in the sixth when third baseman Juan Uribe dropped a routine foul popup that led to a three-run inning for Boston. Despite not having won a game in his past six starts, Miller lowered his ERA to 1.99 for the season and will look to pick up his sixth win when he faces off against the Nationals on Wednesday.
Jun 13 2015Miller came away with a no-decision Saturday, allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks over 6.1 innings, striking out four.That's now 10 quality starts in his last 11 outings, and amazingly Miller's 2.02 ERA is the highest it's been since the end of April. He'll look to add to his QS collection on Thursday, at home against the reeling Red Sox.
Jun 8 2015Miller was stuck with a no decision despite holding the Padres to one run on five hits over seven innings Tuesday night against Atlanta. He struck out six against one walk.Miller remains dominant with a 1.84 ERA. His bullpen let him down, as Jason Grilli blew his second save and the Braves eventually lost in extra innings. Miller trails only Gerrit Cole (1.73) for the National League ERA crown.
May 28 2015Miller (5-2) took the loss Thursday despite allowing one run and five hits over seven innings against the Giants. He did not walk a batter and struck out one.Miller and Chris Heston were locked up in a scoreless pitching duel until Brandon Belt hit a solo home run in the seventh. The homer was the first home run Miller allowed since April 30, a span of five games. Miller retired 16 of the first 17 batters he faced, and he lowered his ERA to 1.48, matching Zack Greinke of the Dodgers for the NL lead. The 24-year-old's next start will be Tuesday at Arizona.
May 23 2015Miller allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings Saturday, striking out five, but got a no-decision in an extra-inning win over the Brewers.It's his seventh straight quality start, and the outing actually raised Miller's ERA on the season to 1.50. He's been throwing a shutout every other start in May, so his next turn, on the road in a pitcher-friendly park in San Francisco on Thursday, could be worth tuning in for.
May 17 2015Miller took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Sunday before allowing a single to Justin Bour, then allowed another hit with two outs before finishing his complete game shutout against the Marlins. He struck out just four batters with the gem, walking one.Miller improved to 5-1 with a 1.33 ERA and 0.83 WHIP with the outing. While there's some sort of correction coming for him - he entered the day with a .214 BABIP against - it might not occur immediately, with his next start coming at home against the Brewers and then the one after that at San Francisco.
May 11 2015Miller, despite not earning a win, had another great start Monday against the Reds, striking out eight batters and only allowing one run in seven innings.Miller's ERA is now down to 1.60, good for the fourth best mark among all starters. He's allowed two or fewer runs in each of his seven starts this season and is striking out 7.34 batters per nine innings. He'll look to continue his dominance Sunday against the Marlins.
May 5 2015Miller continued a superb start to the season Tuesday, tossing a three-hit shutout on just 99 pitches with one walk and eight strikeouts against the Phillies.Obviously catching the Phillies at home is one of the outings when Miller needs to be able to dominate, and he was up to the task. He now has a sterling 1.66 ERA and 0.97 WHIP and is 4-1. Miller has still not allowed more than two runs in a start this season.
Apr 30 2015Miller (3-1) gave up six hits and three runs- two earned- with three walks and nine strikeouts in seven innings Thursday against the Reds.Miller began the sixth with Billy Hamilton reaching on a passed ball strikeout. After Zack Cozart singled, Hamilton scored from second on Joey Votto's RBI single for a 1-0 Reds lead. Tucker Barnhart and Mike Leake had back-to-back homers to make it 3-0 in the seventh. It was Miller's first loss of the season, and he'll look to bounce back in his next scheduled start Tuesday against the Phillies.
Apr 19 2015Miller kept up his good early-season form on Sunday by throwing six innings against the Blue Jays, giving up two runs and striking out six on the way to his second straight win.The 24-year-old has now given up just three runs over 16.0 innings pitched this season for a 1.69 ERA to go along with his pair of wins. Miller is off to a stellar start and could be headed for even bigger things if he continues to strike out batters at a high rate. He draws a good matchup versus a lackluster Phillies lineup next time out.
Apr 13 2015Miller got the win Monday, holding the Marlins to one run in five innings of work.Miller has only pitched 10 innings in his two starts, but he also has allowed only one run this season. While his starts have been short, the results have been strong thus far for the new Brave. He'll look to continue his success this weekend against the Blue Jays in Toronto.
Apr 9 2015Miller pitched five shutout innings in his regular-season Braves debut Wednesday in Miami, but received no decision in the eventual win. He struck out four while allowing four hits and two walks.The stat line is solid, but Miller got there very inefficiently, needing 97 pitches to complete five frames. He also didn't get any offensive support from what promises to be a fairly poor Atlanta offense. However, Miller generated 10 groundball outs against zero fly balls, which is quite promising.
Apr 2 2015Miller has posted a 3.44 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and .215 BAA in five Grapefruit League starts spanning 18.1 innings this spring. He is expected to make one more exhibition start to prepare for the regular season, MLB.com reports.Miller's spring debut was a disaster, with the right-hander giving up four runs while recording just one out, but he's allowed just three earned runs in his last four starts (18 innings). "When you get close to the season, you want to start feeling good, and right now, I feel like I'm right where I need to be physically," Miller said after Sunday's outing, his best of the spring so far. Miller held the Pirates to just one hit over six innings in that game.
Nov 17 2014Miller has been traded to the Braves as part of a four-player swap that will send Jason Heyward to the Cardinals.The shift to Atlanta firms up Miller's job security, while the Braves will have four years of club control on the former first-round pick. Miller has not tossed 200 innings in a big league season thus far in his career, but at age-24 he offers a much needed stabilizing presence in the middle of the Atlanta rotation. In order for the deal to be considered a success, the Braves will need Miller to push his strikeout rate back up closer to his 2013 level (23.4 K%, 8.8 K/9) after a significant slide last season (16.6% K%, 6.3 K/9) drove a spike in his ERA (3.74) and FIP (4.54).
Oct 9 2014Miller will start Game 4 of the NLCS against the Giants next Wednesday, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.Miller finished the regular season with a 1.48 ERA over his final five starts, and while he failed to make it out of the sixth inning in Tuesday's Game 4, he did enough for the Cardinals to earn the decisive victory. He'll again follow Adam Wainwright, Lance Lynn and John Lackey in the Championship Series.
Oct 1 2014Miller is scheduled to pitch the fourth game of the NLDS.Miller nabbed the final spot in the postseason rotation over Michael Wacha, who's struggles since returning from the disabled list have relegated him to long relief out of the bullpen. He finished the regular season with a 10-9 record, posting a 3.74 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 127:73 K:BB ratio.
Sep 24 2014Miller pitched just 4.1 innings, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks, while striking out eight in Tuesday's loss to the Cubs.Miller, who recently suffered a shin bruise in his last start, did not look sharp Tuesday. With 183 innings on the year, the Cardinals may have wanted to scale back Miller's work in preparation for their forthcoming playoff series, as this was his last start of the regular season. He ends his season with 10 wins to go with a 3.74 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 127:73 K:BB ratio.
Sep 19 2014Miller suffered a shin bruise during Thursday's start against Milwaukee, but the team doesn't expect the injury to affect his next start, MLB.com reports.Miller pitched six solid innings in Thursday's extra innings win, throwing just 82 pitches in the process. Both Miller and the team are confident he'll be able to start as scheduled next week.
Sep 18 2014Miller tossed six solid innings Thursday against the Brewers, giving up two runs (one earned) on five hits and striking out four, but received no decision.Miller continues to deliver one strong outing after another here in September. For the month, he's allowed two earned runs in 26 innings spanning four starts. Oh, and he's avoided walking a batter in three consecutive outings. Miller will look to ice his September cake with another strong game against the Cubs next week.
Sep 8 2014Miller won Monday against the Reds as he allowed three hits and recorded four strikeouts in seven scoreless innings.Miller has not allowed a run in 14 innings over his last two starts and has leveled his record at 9-9 for the season. The Cardinals have played very well of late and Miller has been a big part of their success.
Sep 3 2014Miller threw seven shutout innings Wednesday against Pittsburgh, giving up just three hits and three walks while striking out five.It wasn't enough to get the win, however, as the first run wasn't scored until the bottom of the ninth when the Cardinals walked off with the win.
Aug 29 2014Miller worked seven solid innings Friday night versus the Cubs, allowing two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three.After being tagged for a dozen earned runs and issuing 10 free passes over his last 17 innings, Miller rebounded with an encouraging effort Friday night. To say that the Cardinals' young righty has been a roller coaster of inconsistency this season would be an understatement. Maybe this nice outing will pave the way to a strong final month of the campaign for one of 2014's most disappointing fantasy hurlers.
Aug 23 2014Miller lasted six innings Saturday, giving up three earned runs on five hits while walking two and striking out three in a no-decision against the Phillies.Tough luck for the floundering 23-year-old, as he departed (for the second start in a row) in line for the win with a 5-3 lead that was erased in the eighth. Miller retains his 8-9 record, and now has an ERA of 4.26 with a WHIP of 1.38 and a terrible 66:98 BB:K through 25 starts (145.2 innings) with the Cards this season.
Aug 17 2014Miller was mediocre yet again Saturday night against the Padres, giving up four runs on four hits and a whopping six walks, striking out five.Despite that, Miller left with a lead, but teammate Kevin Siegrist blew that 5-4 lead in the seventh inning. Miller gave up three runs in the third inning immediately after the Cardinals had scored in the bottom of the second.
Aug 7 2014Miller allowed a run on four hits with a walk and four strikeouts over seven innings in a no-decision Wednesday against the Red Sox.Miller dueled former teammate Joe Kelly for seven innings, both giving up one run before turning it over the bullpen. Trevor Rosenthal would ultimately cough up the lead in the ninth, wasting a very good start by the 23-year-old. It was Miller's third solid outing in a row, bringing his ERA under 4.00 (3.99) for the first time since May. He will try to keep it going Monday in Miami.
Jul 31 2014Miller (8-8) allowed just a double and a pair of solo homers in six innings Thursday against San Diego, striking out five without a walk in the win.That's consecutive solid outings for Miller since his brief demotion to the bullpen, but while he hasn't walked anyone and has given up just four runs in his last two starts, he's also given up three home runs -- and giving up a pair of homers in spacious Petco Park isn't great. He'll try to continue righting the ship next week against Boston.
Jul 23 2014Miller will start for the Cardinals on Saturday against the Cubs, and Carlos Martinez will move back to the bullpen, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports.It's not necessarily a permanent move, but it's what the Cardinals are going with for now. Miller has only pitched one inning as a reliever this season, but in 109 innings as a starter, he posted a 4.29 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP, so expectations should not be extremely high. However, he definitely has the potential to be a good mid-rotation starter, so he's worth a flier in most formats if he was dropped.
Jul 21 2014Miller will have his spot in the rotation skipped, as suspected, and will remain in the bullpen for the time being, MLB.com reports.Miller had struggled in his starts leading up to the break. If he can figure it out while pitching out of the bullpen he will likely slot back into the rotation again this season. If not the Cardinals could trade for another starter or give some of their younger guys in the organization a shot while they wait for Michael Wacha to return from a shoulder injury.
Jul 18 2014Miller (back) will be available out of the bullpen Friday against the Dodgers and manager Mike Matheny said a four-man rotation is in play for the next turn, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.It sounds like Miller will remain in the bullpen for the foreseeable future, after a first half in which he posted a 4.29 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 73:54 K:BB. The right-hander failed to turn in a quality start in any of his final five outings heading into the break, so when the Cards need a fifth starter, they may instead turn to Tyler Lyons if Michael Wacha (shoulder) isn't ready.
Jul 10 2014Miller was visited by a trainer during the fifth inning of Thursday's start against the Pirates, and he was taken out of the game after the end of the frame.Miller was decent until the fifth inning, when he gave up three runs on two hits and three walks. All in all, he threw 92 pitches over five innings, allowing four runs on five hits and four walks, with a lone strikeout. The trainer's visit to the mound presumably had something to do with Miller's nagging back spasms, which have been an issue for the last few weeks. It's unclear how much of his struggles are due to the injury, but Miller has been terrible since late May, with the exception of back-to-back starts June 7 and 14. He also owns an ugly 73:54 K:BB and 4.75 FIP over 109 innings, indicating that he's pitched even worse than his 4.29 ERA suggests. The Cardinals will likely provide an update after the end of Thursday's game.
Jul 5 2014Miller allowed three runs on nine hits and a walk over 5.1 innings in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Marlins.Miller struck out just two batters, bringing his season-long total to 72 punchouts over 104 innings. He hasn't struck out more than four batters in a game or recorded a quality start since doing both of those things against the Nationals on June 14. On a more positive note, Miller appears to have made it through Saturday's outing without any back issues, after dealing with some soreness in late June. His next start lines up for Thursday against the Pirates, and he'll be at home in St. Louis.
Jun 29 2014Miller allowed six runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings Sunday against the Dodgers.Miller struck out the side in the first inning and retired the first eight batters he faced, before completely falling apart in the fourth and fifth frames. He dealt with back soreness leading up to Sunday's start, so fantasy owners may want to keep an eye on the young right-hander heading into Saturday's scheduled outing against the Marlins.
Jun 29 2014Miller (back) will make his scheduled start Sunday against the Dodgers, but the Cards are expected to recall another pitcher as a backup option, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.Even if Miller gets through his pre-game routine as planned, having a fresh arm available to back him up in the event of a flare-up once the game begins will offer some insurance. Tread carefully here in leagues where Miller can be removed from the lineup Sunday afternoon.
Jun 26 2014The soreness in Miller's back is nearly gone, and he is still expected to make his next start Sunday in Los Angeles, Jim Hayes of FOX Sports Midwest reports.Miller was forced out of Tuesday's start due to back spasms, but he seems to be making a quick recovery. Still, there's some added injury risk for his next outing, and the matchup isn't a friendly one.
Jun 24 2014Manager Mike Matheny said he thinks Miller (back) will be OK for his next start, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports.Matheny said Miller had back spasms, which forced him out in the third inning Tuesday, but it seems like a minor issue going forward. It's worth monitoring Miller's status throughout the week, but any worst-case fears seem to have been dashed.
Jun 24 2014Miller was pulled from Tuesday's game in the third inning with back tightness after getting visited by the trainer following a weird delivery, the Cardinals' official site reports.Michael Wacha and Jaime Garcia were each just placed on the disabled list for St. Louis, leaving the typically deep stock of starting pitching relatively thin. It's not clear if this will force Miller to join them on the DL, and it's possible he may not even miss his next start, so stay tuned.
Jun 19 2014Miller surrendered four runs and seven hits in 6.2 innings against Philadelphia on Thursday. He walked three and struck out four.Miller was in the midst of a solid outing, but gave up a two-run homer to Ryan Howard in the sixth inning. The young righty hit a rough patch in May, but he's been pitching better as of late, with a pair of straight quality starts in his previous two, including a three-hit shutout at Toronto on June 7, On a negative note, Miller is still striking out far fewer batters than last year, when he posted a 8.78 K/9. In fact, he's fanned just 64 batters in 91 innings this season for a mediocre 6.33 K/9. He'll have his work cut out for him in his next start, facing the Rockies at Coors Field.
Jun 14 2014Despite issuing four free passes Saturday, Miller was solid in 6.2 innings of a no-decision against the Nationals, allowing just one earned run on four hits while striking out seven.Walks aside, Miller was stingy for the second straight start, as he's now allowed just seven hits and one earned run in the last 15.2 innings. Compared to the 21 hits and 15 earned runs in the 17 innings (three starts) before that, he's shown quite the improvement. Look for him to continue to build momentum in his next start Thursday at home against the Phillies.
Jun 7 2014Miller pitched a complete game shutout on Saturday en route to his seventh win of the season. He allowed just three hits and walked one while punching out five.Miller had his best outing of the year on Saturday, going past the seventh inning for the first time this season. He was able to complete the game in just 105 pitches, throwing 66 of those for strikes. The youngster fared well despite throwing just 16 of 31 first pitches for strikes, and lowered his ERA to 3.59 for the season.
Jun 2 2014Miller took the loss Monday, allowing four runs in seven innings of work as the Cardinals were shutout by the Royals 6-0.For Miller, this is now three straight appearances without recording a quality start, having allowed 13 runs in his last 17 innings of work. The young righty will look to get back in the win column after three straight losses when he faces the Blue Jays this weekend.
May 29 2014Miller struck out one and walked two while giving up seven runs on nine hits over five innings in a loss to the Yankees on Wednesday night.Across the board, Miller's numbers have taken a hit throughout his first 11 starts this season. For now, he remains a part of the Cards' rotation, but his job security is likely fading (6.7 K/9, 4.7 BB/9, 1.3 HR/9). Miller is lined up for a home start against the Royals on Monday before a road matchup with the Blue Jays on June 7.
May 23 2014Miller allowed four runs on five hits, walking one and striking out five over five innings of a 5-3 loss to the Reds on Friday night.Miller has struggled to keep everything in synch of late and those struggles have lead to higher pitch counts, an elevated WHIP and vulnerability to things like the three-run home run he served up to Todd Frazier in this one. He's 6-3 with a still very respectable 3.18 ERA but its not coming easy right now. He'll take on the Yankees at home in his next scheduled start.
May 18 2014Miller improved to 6-2 with a win over the Braves on Saturday. He was tacked with one unearned run on five hits and two walks, and struck out seven over seven innings.Miller threw 72 of his 101 pitches for strikes and in the process matched a season high with seven strikeouts. He had not gone more than six innings in any of his first eight starts of the season, but made it out of the seventh Saturday and is now tied with teammate Adam Wainwright for second in the NL in wins with six. The strikeouts are still way down, but Saturday's performance represents a positive step forward.
May 12 2014Miller tossed 5.1 innings, allowing two earned runs on four hits and four walks while striking out two in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Pirates.Though he is now 5-2 with a solid 3.22 ERA, Miller continues to struggle with command here in 2014. In his second year as part of the Cardinals' rotation, the 23-year-old hurler holds a lofty 1.48 WHIP and has already issued 27 free passes across 44.2 innings. If Miller does not find a way to harness his control, then a spike in ERA is more than likely headed his way. For now, however, the 2009 first-round draft pick is mostly a mixed bag of value and risk for fantasy owners.
Apr 30 2014Miller gave up three runs on six hits over six innings while striking out one and walking three in a win over the Brewers on Wednesday.The Brewers got to Miller early, plating three runs over the first three frames before he settled down and cruised to a win as the Cards' offense put six runs of their own on the board through four innings. Miller's primary issue this season continues to be walks, and he had just four swinging strikes in 90 pitches against a Brewers lineup that was playing without Ryan Braun, Aramis Ramirez and Jean Segura on Wednesday. Miller lines up for two starts next week, with the first coming Monday in Atlanta and the second scheduled for May 11 in Pittsburgh.
Apr 25 2014Miller worked 5.2 scoreless innings, giving up three hits and four walks while striking out four in a 1-0 win over the Pirates Friday night.Due to a lack of command, Miller has not been able to work very deep into games so far this season. However, fantasy owners should find it difficult to complain about a 2.86 ERA over 28.1 innings. If he can find a way to cut down on the walks, Miller could begin to fly up the starting pitcher.
Apr 20 2014Miller took a no-decision Sunday against the Nationals, scattering four hits and five walks over 5.1 scoreless innings while striking out seven batters.Issues with command mounted Miller's pitch count and resulted in his missing out on a third consecutive quality start, but he at least did well to strand runners. He's scheduled to take the mound next Friday against Pittsburgh, facing off against another up-and-coming hurler in Gerrit Cole.
Apr 15 2014Miller gave up just one run Tuesday on three hits and three walks with a season-high seven strikeouts against the Brewers, en route to his first win of the season.Miller's best start of the season coincided with a spike in velocity, averaging 94.8 miles per hour on his fourseam fastball, after averaging 93.7 mph and 93.4 mph on that pitch in his first two starts, respectively. He also went back to favoring the fourseam, using it 83 percent of the time Tuesday, while he used his curveball just 9.4 percent of the time, compared to 27 percent of the time in his previous start. Miller may be figuring things out after posting a 6.35 ERA through his first two starts. He'll face the Nationals on Sunday in Washington.
Apr 10 2014Miller allowed three runs on three walks and seven hits while striking out five over six innings during the Cardinals' loss to Cincinnati Wednesday.Miller was better than his first start of the season but will need to improve further if he wants to build on his excellent 2013 campaign. He currently has a 6.35 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in two starts.
Apr 4 2014Miller allowed five runs on six hits, walking three and striking out just two over 5.1 innings of a 12-2 loss to the Pirates on Friday night.He enjoyed a strong regular season last year and hoped to get this year started in a similar fashion but it didn't work but that way. Three long balls allowed made this a long night, but Miller will try to get his season headed in the right direction against the Reds next time out.
Mar 10 2014Miller has allowed one run this spring in 2 2/3 innings.The 23 year-old had a great season in his first full year in the MLB, going 15-9 with a 3.06 ERA. The Cardinals are very deep in their starting rotation, so Miller may fall toward the back end, but he should be in line for another big season.
Oct 8 2013Miller could still start a game in this postseason if the Cardinals advance to the NLCS, the team's official site reports.The rookie right-hander estimated that he would need just one bullpen session to transition out of the bullpen and back to the role of starter.
Sep 25 2013Miller gave up one earned run on four hits over six innings, and picked up his 15th win of the season Wednesday against Washington.Miller walked three and struck out three in his outing, and has proven himself to be a dominant force in the Cardinals rotation along with Adam Wainwright, as St. Louis heads into the postseason.
Sep 21 2013Miller gave up four runs on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts over six innings against the Brewers on Friday.While it wasn't his best outing of the season, the game hit a pair of milestones for for the young right-hander. He became the first St. Louis rookie pitcher to start 30 games in a season since Rick Ankiel in 2000 and his four strikeouts pushed him past Harvey Haddix for third place on the Cardinals' rookie strikeout list with 166. He'll close out his rookie campaign with a start against the Nationals next week, a team he shut out for 6.2 innings earlier this season.
Sep 15 2013Miller gave up two runs (one earned) on three hits over five innings Sunday against Seattle, and improved to 14-9.Miller needed 95 pitches (55 strikes) to get through just five innings, but had nine runs of support behind him by the time he left. He'll face Milwaukee on the road in his next outing.
Sep 11 2013Miller shutout the Brewers for 6.2 innings Tuesday, surrendering five hits and two walks while striking out four to notch his 13th win on the season .It doesn't sound like the Cardinals have any intention of shutting down Miller as he's still sitting at just 156.1 innings for the season. The talented right-hander now has a 3.05 ERA and 1.20 WHIP on the season while striking out just over a batter per inning.
Sep 4 2013Miller lasted 5.2 innings against the Cardinals on Wednesday, giving up three runs on six hits while walking four and striking out three in the extra-innings win.Miller struggled with his command Wednesday, posting a 55:40 strike-to-walk ratio. He hasn't been quite the same pitcher since getting hit on the elbow August 7; he has walked 13 batters in 28.1 innings since that date. His overall numbers still look spectacular, so there is little chance the rookie will get shut down with the Cardinals vying for a playoff spot.
Aug 30 2013Miller was roughed up for five runs on eight hits, walking three and striking out three while lasting just 4.1 innings in a 5-0 loss to Pittsburgh on Friday night.It was an uncharacteristic performance for the Cardinals rookie who hadn't allowed more than three runs in any of his nine starts since the beginning of July. In this one he gave up a season-high eight hits, and allowed back-to-back home runs to Garrett Jones and Russell Martin.
Aug 26 2013Miller has added a cutter to his arsenal of pitches, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.Miller unveiled the pitch during his start on Saturday and manager Mike Matheny was impressed. Miller told reporters that he was able to unlock a part of the strike zone thanks to the new pitch. He's having a fantastic rookie campaign and it looks like he's only getting better.
Aug 24 2013Miller allowed one run over seven innings and was the winning pitcher Saturday against the Braves.He gave up three hits while walking none and striking out six. Miller has been great over the last two months, having no starts in which he has allowed more than three runs while compiling 50 strikeouts over those two months. His record on the season now stands at 12-8 to go along with a 2.90 ERA and 151 strikeouts.
Aug 19 2013Miller struck out eight batters and gave up two runs over 5.1 innings in Monday's 8-5 win over the Brewers.Miller continues to pile up strikeouts, but he also walked four batters and hit another in a game where he did not factor into the decision. Though his early season dominance has tapered off a bit, Miller will still carry an impressive 2.98 ERA into Saturday's start against the Braves.
Aug 14 2013Miller (elbow) returned from his scary injury last Wednesday to pitch six innings against the Pirates this Wednesday. He gave up five runs (three earned) on eight hits while walking two and striking out five in the loss.While Wednesday's performance was nothing to write home about, it was still impressive to see Miller not have to miss any time after getting nailed in the elbow in his last outing. He technically logged a quality start due to the two unearned runs, but he definitely did not have his best stuff against the Pirates. Miller did not appear to aggravate the elbow injury, so he is on track to make his next start against the Brewers on Monday.
Aug 12 2013Miller (elbow) is still on track to start Wednesday against Pittsburgh, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.Manager Mike Matheny indicated that the plan is for Adam Wainwright, Miller, and Lance Lynn to pitch in the important series against Pittsburgh. Miller's bruised right elbow appears to be healing just fine.
Aug 7 2013Miller exited Wednesday's start against the Dodgers after taking a liner off his right elbow in the first inning, MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch reports.Miller was in obvious pain after he was unavailable to avoid the scorcher from Carl Crawford, resulting in his removal from the game after facing just one batter. An MRI should flesh out the full extent of the injury, and an update should be available shortly. Fortunately for the Cardinals, they'll have an off day prior to Miller's next scheduled start, so they could simply skip his turn in the rotation rather than move him to the DL if it becomes apparent the injury isn't overly serious.
Aug 7 2013Miller (elbow) believes he can make his next start, FOX Sports Midwest reports.An on-schedule return would be a remarkable development considering how painful his injury looked to be, but Miller said the elbow is just sore right now. The Cardinals do have the luxury of an extra off day before Miller's next start, giving him an opportunity to slot back in for his next turn if he comes away from a bullpen session without any pain.
Aug 7 2013Miller left Wednesday's game against the Dodgers with a right elbow contusion.Fortunately, Miller avoided serious injury after being hit by a line drive on just his second pitch of Wednesday's outing. X-rays were negative, but Miller's availability for his next start is uncertain at the moment.
Aug 2 2013Miller allowed three runs on five hits, walking three and striking out eight over five-plus innings of a 13-3 win over Cincinnati on Friday night.He was on autopilot through five innings, but after putting two men on to lead off the sixth, he served up a three-run homer to Joey Votto to account for the only damage the Reds did all night. The Cardinals young gun is now 11-7 with a very tidy 2.89 ERA on the season.
Jul 28 2013Miller fell to 10-7 Sunday as he gave up three runs (two earned) on six hits over 5.2 innings.Miller was rolling right along until the sixth inning when he got into two-out trouble, and manager Mike Matheny did not let him finish the inning, bringing in Seth Maness who promptly gave up back-to-back hits and a run which was charged to Miller. He threw a lot of pitches early on, and needed 112 pitches (72 strikes) to get through his outing. He'll look to keep his pitch count down and get back into the win column in his next start against Cincinnati on the road.
Jul 23 2013Miller tossed six scoreless innings on three hits and one walk Tuesday while striking out six Phillies en route to picking up his 10th win of the season.The N.L. Rookie of the Year candidate had 12 days of rest prior to Tuesday's outing, and after throwing 85 low-stress pitches against the Phillies, he'll be fresh again for his next outing Sunday against the free-swinging Braves. Still, in non-keeper leagues, a likely innings cap at some point this season means that it is worth exploring what the trade market is in your league if you own Miller.
Jul 11 2013Miller will not start again until July 23rd, giving him 12 days rest between starts, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.Miller has never thrown more than 150 innings in a season in his professional career. He's currently at 104.2 innings so far this season so the Cardinals will likely skip a start or two when they can afford to.
Jul 10 2013Miller struggled Wednesday, needing 94 pitches to get through five innings, surrendering three runs on five hits and five walks while striking out five in the win over Houston.Miller admitted that he was having trouble locating his pitches Wednesday. This was evident by the six full counts he got himself into, four of which resulted in walks. The talented rookie has hit a bit of a rough patch during the dog days of summer, posting an unappealing 6.87 ERA over his last four starts. His overall ERA is still under three, so hopefully he can get back to his dominant ways after the All-Star break.
Jul 4 2013Miller turned in a quality start Wednesday, his first since June 6th, in a win over the Angels. He completed six innings while giving up two runs on five hits and two walks.Miller also struck out six. The only damage came on a 2nd inning two-run shot by the Angels' Hank Conger. Miller still holds a very tidy 2.80 ERA and 1.07 WHIP for the season while moving to 9-6.
Jun 29 2013Miller was given an early trip to the showers Friday, after giving up five runs on six hits and two walks over 1.2 innings against the A's. He did not strike out a single batter.Miller had a fairly routine first inning, but after throwing 51 pitches and allowing all five runs in the second, he was yanked before he could finish the frame. The outing marked a couple of firsts: the first time he failed to go at least five innings this season as well as the first time he failed to record a strikeout during an appearance. The shellacking raised his ERA to a more-than-respectable 2.79 on the season, so you can probably expect a significant rebound his next time out when he faces the Angels in pitcher-friendly Anaheim.
Jun 17 2013Miller left Monday's game after five innings with cramping in his right leg, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.Prior to exiting, Miller allowed just two hits and two walks while striking out five over five scoreless innings. The Cardinals are saying the ailment is just a cramp, but consider the right-hander day-to-day and questionable to make his next start until more information becomes available.
Jun 12 2013Miller fell to 7-4 Wednesday as he gave up four earned runs on five hits over six innings. He struck out 10.Miller was the victim of the long ball Wednesday, as he gave up two home runs. It was the first time in his career that Miller had given up four earned runs in a start. The Cardinals gave him just one run of support in this one, and Miller looked dominant at times as he did manage ten strikeouts. He'll look to bounce back in his next start against the Cubs on Monday.
Jun 6 2013Miller was impressive again Thursday, holding Arizona to two runs and six hits over six innings. He did not issue a walk and struck out nine en route to his seventh win of the season. Miller easily outdueled Ian Kennedy, who was rocked for 10 runs in just four innings. It would probably be unrealistic to expect Miller to continue to post a sub 2.00 ERA, but he's no fluke given his pedigree and strong 81:17 K:BB ratio over 75.1 innings.
Jun 1 2013Miller pitched 7.0 shutout innings in Saturday's victory over the Giants.Though Miller allowed six hits, he struck out seven and walked just one. He moves to 6-3 on the season with an impressive 1.82 ERA.
May 31 2013Miller will have his start pushed back to Saturday following Friday's postponement, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.With tornado warnings surrounding the St. Louis area Friday, the Giants and Cardinals will play a split doubleheader Saturday. Miller is slated to start Game 1 while Adam Wainwright gets the ball for Game 2 for the Cardinals.
May 26 2013Miller gave up three earned runs on seven hits over 5.1 innings, while striking out three Sunday against the Dodgers.He needed 105 pitches to get through the 5.1 innings, and has now thrown 212 pitches over his last two starts, and has not seen the sixth inning. While he's only walked five in his last five starts, he's simply throwing too many pitches to get too deep into games. He'll look to earn his elusive sixth win Friday against the Giants.
May 20 2013Miller gave up three runs and only lasted 5.2 innings in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Padres.It was a rough night, but fantasy owners can't really complain when three runs over 5.2 innings with five strikeouts represents Miller's worst effort in nine outings this season. He will try to get back on track in Los Angeles on Sunday, against a Dodger team that has been punchless at the plate.
May 17 2013The Cardinals want Miller to speed up his delivery to the plate in an effort to better control the opposition's running game, the St. Louis Post Dispatch reports.For the season, Miller and the Cards' catchers have stopped just one of the eight stolen-base attempts against him. Earlier this season, Miller was taking 1.1-1.3 seconds to get the ball to the plate, but more recently has taken 1.5 seconds to do so, ultimately negating the ability of catcher Yadier Molina to gun down runners.
May 15 2013Miller pitched 5.2 scoreless innings Wednesday against the Mets. He gave up just four hits and struck out six.Miller was in line to pick up his sixth win until Seth Maness gave up a two-run home run to Rick Ankiel that tied the game in the seventh inning. Regardless, Miller threw 96 pitches in 5.2 innings, and after throwing 113 in his complete game one hitter against Colorado his last time out showed signs of fatigue in the fifth before he was pulled, though he did top out at 97 MPH with his fastball. He has a decent match up in his next start which is scheduled against San Diego on Monday. We'll keep an eye out in case he needs an extra day or two of rest, but as of now, it's not something that we're all too worried about.
May 11 2013Miller looked phenomenal as he pitched a complete-game one-hit shutout with 13 strikeouts against the Rockies on Friday.Miller gave up a single to Eric Young, Jr. to open the game and was then perfect the rest of the way, retiring 27 straight batters. He threw 113 pitches (84 strikes) and induced seven ground ball outs. He's now sporting a 1.39 ERA through his first eight starts which is the best of any Cardinals pitcher since Howie Pollet posted a 2.09 mark back in 1941. He'll face the Mets next week with the hopes of an encore performance.
May 4 2013Miller picked up his fourth win of the season after he allowed just one run on seven hits and a walk with five strikeouts over six innings against the Brewers on Friday.It was a nice rebound for the rookie who appeared to labor through his last start. He now has a 1.96 ERA with a 38:11 K:BB over 36.2 innings (six starts) this season and should continue to pitch well in his next start when the Cardinals host the Rockies next week.
Apr 28 2013Miller strained through 5.2 innings Sunday, yielding three runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out seven, during St. Louis' loss to Pittsburgh.After three quality starts in a row, Miller was bested by two home runs and an inherited runner scoring immediately following his departure. Considering how his first month with a regular rotation gig has progressed, he should be fine going forward, as he boasts a stellar 9.68 K/9IP and 1.01 WHIP through 30.2 innings in 2013. He'll next toe the rubber Friday at Milwaukee, against whom he held scoreless in seven innings earlier this season.
Apr 22 2013Miller earned his third win of the season Monday against the Nationals as he pitched 6.2 innings and allowed two runs, four hits and two walks to go along with eight strikeouts.Miller has not allowed more than two runs in any start this season and has recorded 26 strikeouts in 25 innings pitched. Miller has a chance to be a breakout fantasy option this season and should provide plenty of strikeouts.
Apr 17 2013Miller allowed two runs over six innings and was the losing pitcher Wednesday against the Pirates.He gave up six hits while walking one and striking out six. Miller pitched very well on the road Wednesday, however opposing pitcher A.J. Burnett was simply terrific, tossing seven shutout innings. The loss drops his record to 2-1 on the season to go along with a great ERA of 1.96 and 16 strikeouts.
Apr 13 2013Miller pitched seven scoreless innings and allowed just one hit with no walks and eight strikeouts against the Brewers on Friday.It was an absolute gem for Miller who lowered his ERA to 1.46 after two starts this season. He may have been able to go the distance in the game, but the Brewers battled with him through nearly every at-bats and forced him into 113 pitches after the seven frames. Still, the results here are what matters most and Miller is quietly living up to some of the hype we've heard since he was a first-round draft pick in 2009. He'll face the Pirates in Pittsburgh for his next start so he should remain active in all formats.
Apr 6 2013Miller allowed two runs over 5.1 innings and was the winning pitcher Saturday against the Giants.He gave up four hits while walking four and striking out four. Although he allowed an eye-opening four walks in less than six innings of work he was still able to limit the damage and give the Cardinals a strong season debut. His next start will come April 12 against the Brewers.
Mar 25 2013Miller has snagged the No. 5 starter's gig with St. Louis, MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch reports.Miller beat out Joe Kelly for the position, and with Monday's development that former Cardinal Kyle Lohse signed with Milwaukee, there are no longer any questions surrounding St. Louis' rotation. In five Grapefruit League outings, Miller went 2-0 with a 3.94 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 13:5 K:BB ratio over 16 innings. However, the most important note is the fact that one of baseball's top pitching prospects has finally locked down a rotation spot.
Mar 24 2013Miller is viewed as the leader for the final rotation spot over Joe Kelly, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. While manager Mike Matheny wouldn't reveal who was in the lead, he said "it's getting a little more obvious."Miller and Kelly boast comparable ERAs this spring, but Miller's 11:3 K:BB ratio drastically trumps Kelly's 2:5, likely making Miller's production more sustainable. The two pitchers will throw back-to-back during Monday's game, after which the Cardinals will announce the winner of the competition. As the player with a top prospect pedigree and more lofty strikeout totals, Miller has the higher fantasy appeal of the two pitchers.
Mar 12 2013The Cardinals are expected to make a decision between Miller and Joe Kelly for their fifth starter spot after Thursday's game, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.Although he has been limited to five innings this spring, Miller is the more intriguing option here as Kelly may fit better as a long reliever in the bullpen. It's expected that Miller will work in relief of Kelly on Thursday before the Cards move one into the bullpen for Opening Day as the length of starts will increase in the remaining weeks of spring training to the point where a decision needs to be made before their next scheduled appearances to ensure that the starter gets enough of a workload to be ready for the first week of April.
Feb 26 2013Shelby Miller (shoulder) will make his spring debut Saturday against the Nationals, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.Miller will come on in relief for about an inning or two following starter Adam Wainwright. If he checks out fine in the outing, he should be without restrictions going forward in his attempts to win a spot at the back end of the rotation.
Feb 21 2013Miller (shoulder) was cleared to throw on flat ground Thursday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.Miller did not throw Wednesday due to a sore shoulder, but he said Thursday that he feels 100 percent, and it's likely he will throw off a mound again sometime in the next couple days. The Cardinals were clearly taking the cautious route with Miller, but consider his preparation for the season back on track.
Feb 21 2013Miller could throw off a mound for a bullpen session or live batting practice as early as Friday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.The Cardinals will probably evaluate Miller's flat ground session Thursday before making a decision on when he will hit the mound. Miller indicated he was feeling 100 percent even before Thursday's practice, so the Cardinals are probably just exercising caution with the 22-year-old right-hander.
Feb 20 2013Miller's shoulder is a bit sore, so the Cardinals will hold him out of action for a few days, B.J. Rains of 1380 AM St. Louis reports.Manager Mike Matheny does not think Miller's injury is anything to be concerned about, but since it is early in camp, and Miller is a prized prospect, the Cardinals won't take any chances. Barring any setbacks, expect Miller to resume throwing next week.
Feb 5 2013The news that Chris Carpenter is out indefinitely and unlikely to pitch in 2013 increases the chances of Miller earning a rotation spot.Spring Training will still determine a lot, but Miller's excellent second half in Triple-A (2.88 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 33% K rate, 3% BB rate) gives the blue-chip prospect a leg up on teammates Joe Kelly and Trevor Rosenthal.
Oct 25 2012Miller will be brought into spring training conditioned as a starter, Cardinals GM John Mozeliak told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.The Cardinals have plenty of question marks in their rotation right now, but Miller has a very bright future. Expect him to win a starting job during spring training.
Oct 9 2012Miller will replace Jaime Garcia (shoulder) on the Cardinals' NLDS roster, FOX Sports Midwest reports.Garcia is dealing with a strained rotator cuff, so the Cardinals decided to remove him from the roster. Miller figures to be available out of the bullpen for the rest of the NLDS.
Oct 3 2012Miller struck out seven batters and tossed six shutout innings in his first major league start Wednesday.Miller will be in the mix to win a spot in the Cardinals' 2013 rotation, and we wouldn't bet against him. He's clearly an elite talent, and could be a valuable fantasy asset even if St. Louis limits his workload next year.
Sep 10 2012With Jake Westbrook (oblique) definitely missing Thursday's start, a spot start has opened up for Miller, Lance Lynn, or Trevor Rosenthal, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.Miller has the highest ceiling of the three, and with the potential of Westbrook being done for the year, this spot start could potentially be part of an audition for a spot in the 2013 rotation.
Sep 6 2012Miller pitched two scoreless innings in his big-league debut Wednesday.Miller struck out four of the seven batters he faced in what was his first professional appearance as a reliever.
Sep 3 2012Miller will be called up from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, MLB.comreports.In 27 starts at Memphis, Miller went 11-10 with a 4.74 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 160:50 K:BB ratio across 136.2 innings. He will likely provide long relief help in the Cardinals' bullpen throughout the stretch run, with the potential for a spot start along the way.