Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Tyson Miller has cleared waivers and can either elect free agency or stay with Triple-A Iowa, according to the MLB.com transactions log.
The Chicago Cubs made a somewhat surprising roster move over the weekend by designating Tyson Miller for assignment. Miller, 29, had been one of their most important arms out of the bullpen in 2024 after being traded from the Seattle Mariners early in the season.
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said the team would be shifty in June as they navigate playing 26 games in 27 days amid injuries with the starting rotation and bullpen.
The Chicago Cubs will be without one of their main bullpen contributors from 2024 to start the regular season. Tyson Miller was placed on the 15-day Injury List retroactive to March 21 with left hip impingement.
Besides starting pitcher Javier Assad, the Chicago Cubs' roster remained healthy throughout spring training and the two games at the 2025 MLB Tokyo Series.
The Chicago Cubs pitching staff will be down three players to begin the year. Javier Assad is already on the injured list due to an oblique strain. Luke Little, who sustained a LAT injury last year, is healthy, but the team elected to take things slow with him this spring and as a result he will begin the year in Triple-A.
The Chicago Cubs have some decisions to make in regard to which relievers they roll out on the Opening Day roster. Of the pitchers in the running, Tyson Miller, Julian Merryweather, and Keegan Thompson are all out of minor league options. From this group, Miller has been off to a dreadful start this spring.
The Chicago Cubs sit four games over .500 with 18 left to play, but their relative success this season is no thanks to their hitting. The Cubs’ bats have seriously wasted a great season from their pitching staff in 2024, despite the team’s recent success.
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At 39-47, the Chicago Cubs find themselves 12 games back in the NL Central and 5.5 games back in the Wild Card race. With the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Cubs must consider operating as sellers.
Amidst the Oakland Athletics’ on-field struggles and off-field turmoil, rookie closer Mason Miller has provided fans with some solace. On the mound, his stuff is as unhittable as anyone in the Majors.
Even after the addition of Tyson Miller, the Chicago Cubs are looking for bullpen help. Miller provides depth, but the team is still reeling from multiple injuries to key contributors.
On Monday, the Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners completed a late-night trade that sent RHP Tyson Miller to Chicago and Jake Slaughter to Seattle. Chicago has already made room on their 40-man roster for Miller, designating Richard Lovelady for assignment.
A corner infielder with surprising speed is coming to Seattle in exchange for Tyson Miller When Bryan Woo returned to the Mariners, the club DFA’d RHP Tyson Miller to make room for Woo, as he didn’t have options left.
The Chicago Cubs acquired RHP Tyson Miller from the Seattle Mariners late Monday night heading into Tuesday. With RHP Adbert Alzolay heading to the IL, he now joins LHP Drew Smyly, RHP Yency Almonte, and RHP Daniel Palencia as bullpen arms who have recently experienced injuries.
He made nine appearances for the Mariners this season before being designated for assignment. The 28-year-old had a solid 3.09 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 11.2 innings pitched.
The St. Louis Cardinals have struggled to find momentum during the 2024 MLB season. A major reason for their lack of success has been a punchless lineup, as they are near the bottom in several hitting categories.
Opening up the 2023 season with the Milwaukee Brewers, Tyson Miller was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 12 for cash considerations. The Dodgers and Brewers connected on a deal after Miller was designated for assignment, and he was then assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.