ALEC MILLS NEWS

Elects free agency Mills elected to become a free agent Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Mills made only one appearance in the majors this season and struggled to a 6.58 ERA and 16:16 K:BB across 26 innings with the Triple-A affiliate of the Reds in Louisville. The 31-year-old right-hander holds a career 5.00 big-league ERA.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Mills was outrighted Tuesday to Triple-A Louisville, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Mills passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment by the Reds on Sunday. He is off the 40-man roster but will remain part of the organization for now.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cast off 40-man roster The Reds designated Mills for assignment Sunday.

Impact Mills will move off both the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster after he was roughed up Saturday in his Reds debut. While working in long relief during the Reds' 12-5 loss to the Padres, Mills recorded three outs and allowed five runs (two earned) on four hits and one walk. The Reds recalled outfielder Stuart Fairchild from Triple-A Louisville to replace Mills on the active roster.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Reds debut Mills allowed five runs (two earned) on four hits and one walk over one inning in Saturday's 12-5 loss to the Padres.

Impact Mills made his Cincinnati debut after his contract was selected from Triple-A Louisville last Tuesday. A one-time starter and long reliever, most recently with the Cubs, Mills was brought in as a reliever with potential to be a spot starter for a staff that currently has four healthy starters. He needed 40 pitches Saturday, which may preclude him from being used as a traditional starter for Tuesday's game in Washington, the next time the Reds need a fifth starter.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected from Louisville The Reds selected Mills from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact Mills signed a minor-league deal with Cincinnati in May and will now be called upon to provide depth to the Reds' heavily-injured pitching staff. The 31-year-old righty has made two appearances in Triple-A, allowing three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out just one batter through six innings. Jake Wong was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks minors deal with Cincinnati Mills signed a minor-league contract Thursday with the Reds, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The organization's MLB-ready pitching depth has been ravaged by injuries, so Mills will get a look with an assignment first to Triple-A Louisville. He struggled to attract interest over the winter after struggling to a 9.68 ERA in 17.2 major-league innings (two starts, five relief appearances) last season with the Cubs.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters free agency Mills (back) became a free agent Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mills finished 2022 on the Cubs' 60-day injured list and was removed from the 40-man roster Thursday. He underwent surgery to remove part of a disc in his back September and was limited to seven major-league appearances.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Mills (back) was activated from the 60-day injured list, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Mills covered only 17.2 innings last season as he dealt with back and quadriceps issues. The right-hander won't begin the offseason on Chicago's 40-man roster, so he'll have some work to do in spring training in order to have a chance of making the Opening Day roster.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Reds host the Chicago Cubs Tuesday

The Cincinnati Reds face the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Cubs visit the Reds for season opener

The Cincinnati Reds host the Chicago Cubs in the season opener

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Reds look to break skid in matchup with the Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds aim to stop their six-game skid when they take on the Chicago Cubs

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Reds aim to end 5-game losing streak, play the Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds look to end their five-game skid with a win against the Chicago Cubs

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Reds bring 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds look to break their four-game skid with a victory over the Chicago Cubs

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Phillies play the Cubs looking to break road slide

The Philadelphia Phillies hit the road against the Chicago Cubs looking to stop a six-game road losing streak

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Phillies look to end 5-game road losing streak, play the Cubs

The Philadelphia Phillies will aim to break their five-game road slide in a matchup with the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Cubs face the Pirates leading series 2-1

The Chicago Cubs lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates to break slide in game against the Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to break their eight-game slide when they take on the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates aim to stop skid in matchup with the Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to stop their seven-game slide when they take on the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates aim to end skid in game against the Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to stop a six-game skid when they play the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Cubs visit the Marlins on 3-game road win streak

The Chicago Cubs hit the road against the Miami Marlins trying to continue a three-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Cubs and Rockies meet to decide series winner

The Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies meet in game 2 of series

The Chicago Cubs face the Colorado Rockies, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Undergoes surgery Mills underwent a procedure to remove a disc in his back Wednesday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mills has been dealing with a lower-back strain since early July and was transferred to the 60-day injured list in late August. The right-hander's procedure was successful, but it seems likely that he'll be held out for the remainder of the season, especially since the Cubs aren't in postseason contention.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs take on the Rockies in first of 3-game series

The Chicago Cubs host the Colorado Rockies to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Mets host the Cubs on home losing streak

The New York Mets aim to end their four-game home slide with a win against the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press