"Although Shelby Miller, now 35, has been a very valuable reliever over the last few years, including a 1.98 ERA over 37 games with the Diamondbacks last season, he didn't even make it 10 innings with the Brewers (who acquired him at the trade deadline) before tearing his UCL and needing Tommy John surgery. So that means that this deal is more of a long-term play for the Cubs, who will help Miller rehab throughout 2026."
"He has rebounded since then, though, starting with the Dodgers back in 2023: 2023 (LAD): 42.0 IP, 1.71 ERA (3.32 xERA), 25.8 K%, 11.7 BB% 2024 (DET): 55.2 IP, 4.53 ERA (3.76 xERA), 21.8 K%, 5.8 BB% 2025 (ARI): 36.1 IP, 1.98 ERA (3.32 xERA), 28.0 K%, 7.7 BB% 2025 (MIL): 9.2 IP, 5.59 ERA (4.17 xERA), 32.6 K%, 9.3 BB%"
The Chicago Cubs signed 35-year-old reliever Shelby Miller to a multi-year major-league contract while Miller rehabs from a UCL tear and upcoming Tommy John surgery. Miller is expected to miss the 2026 season as the Cubs manage his rehabilitation and aim for him to contribute in 2027 and beyond. Miller previously signed with the Cubs on a minor-league deal in 2021 but was released; he later rebounded with strong bullpen performances in 2023 and 2025 before the mid-2025 injury. The multi-year deal reflects the Cubs' valuation of his pitching profile and future upside.
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