Hoby Milner - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Returns from family emergency list The Mariners reinstated Milner from the family medical emergency list Tuesday.

Impact Milner was placed on the family medical emergency list Friday. Tory Taylor took Milner's spot on the active roster, but was optioned back to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on family emergency list The Mariners placed Milner on the family medical emergency list Friday.

Impact By rule, Milner will remain on the list for 3-to-7 days. He's been replaced on the active roster by Troy Taylor.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners Sign Hoby Milner, the Reliever Who Has Owned Seattle for Years Excuse the lack of excitement. Just because the Mariners couldn’t hit Hoby Milner doesn’t mean they had to sign him. Still, there are worse...

SEPTEMBER 1 • SI.COM

Mariners expanded roster reveals fresh deal with one of MLB's most extreme pitchers The Mariners submitted their expanded 28-man roster on Tuesday. It contained a surprise in the form of Hoby Milner.

SEPTEMBER 1 • SODOMOJO.COM

Added to Seattle roster The Mariners signed Milner to a minor-league contract Monday and selected his contract from Triple-A Tacoma.

Impact Milner was released by the Cubs on Sunday but has quickly landed on his feet. The lefty reliever hasn't pitched in the majors since undergoing appendectomy in late June, but he's healthy now and will give manager Dan Wilson another lefty reliever. Milner has logged a 3.53 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and an 18:9 K:BB over 35.2 innings in the big leagues this season.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Cubs The Cubs released Milner on Sunday.

Impact After passing through waivers unclaimed, Milner has now been cut loose by the Cubs. The veteran southpaw hasn't pitched in the majors since undergoing an appendectomy in late June, but he's healthy now after giving up three earned runs in 10.2 innings during his rehab assignment. Milner holds a 3.53 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and an 18:9 K:BB over 35.2 innings this season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Cubs designated Milner for assignment Saturday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact The Cubs placed Milner on outright waivers Friday in an effort to shed some payroll, but now that the 35-year-old has cleared waivers, the team will opt to remove him from its 40-man roster. He owns a 3.53 ERA and 1.21 WHIP through 35.2 innings in the majors this season but hasn't pitched in the majors since undergoing an appendectomy in late June. He gave up three earned runs in 10.2 innings during his rehab assignment at Triple-A.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on outright waivers The Cubs placed Milner on outright waivers Friday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Feinsand previously reported that Milner was designated for assignment, but the 35-year-old southpaw has actually been placed on waivers, allowing another team to claim him. Milner was also activated from the 15-day injured list after recovering from an appendectomy, and he could garner interest from a team seeking an extra left-hander for its bullpen. Milner has a 3.53 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, six holds and an 18:9 K:BB over 35.2 innings this season.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs Make Frustrating Decision with Reliever Hoby Milner Due to Bullpen Crunch The Chicago Cubs were on the clock with Hoby Milner. The reliever found himself on the IL due to appendicitis at the end of June. He has sin...

AUGUST 28 • SI.COM

Activated and DFA'd The Cubs activated Milner (appendectomy) from the 15-day injured list Friday and designated him for assignment, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Milner underwent an appendectomy two months ago and pitched well in 10.2 rehab innings, posting a 2.53 ERA and 9:2 K:BB. However, the Cubs determined they didn't have room on their active roster for the lefty specialist. He has just a 17.2 percent strikeout rate over the last two seasons, but Milner boasts a 3.54 ERA and 49 percent groundball rate over the last five seasons. The southpaw could clear waivers given his $3.75 million salary, but Milner should land on his feet elsewhere.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs May Have Bullpen Saviors After Updates on Hoby Milner, Shelby Miller The Chicago Cubs' bullpen could be getting a boost at the perfect time. The last couple of weeks have left a lot to be desired for the Cubs....

AUGUST 27 • SI.COM

Cubs restock staff at deadline, acquire pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from Mets

The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Begins rehab assignment Milner (abdomen) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, tossing a scoreless inning.

Impact Milner has been sidelined a little more than a month following an emergency appendectomy. It's unclear whether the Cubs have additional rehab appearances planned for the lefty, but his reinstatement from the 15-day injured list should come soon.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 27 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Power Rankings: One Question For Every Team Ahead Of The Trade Deadline

Targeting early-August return Manager Craig Counsell said Friday that Milner (abdomen) will likely return from the injured list sometime around Aug. 1, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Milner has been out since late June after undergoing an emergency appendectomy, but he appears to be in line to return well within the 4-to-6-week timeline he received after his procedure. The 35-year-old southpaw has put up a 3.53 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 35.2 innings this season.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Hoby Milner Becomes 12th Cubs Pitcher Currently on IL in Latest Stroke of Bad Luck The bad luck keeps piling up for the Chicago Cubs' pitching staff. At this point, Cubs fans are bracing themselves every day in anticipation...

JUNE 28 • SI.COM

Cubs place reliever Milner on IL with appendicitis

The Chicago Cubs injury-riddled pitching staff suffered another blow when left-handed reliever Hoby Milner was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with appendicitis and righ...

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Will miss 4-6 weeks Milner (abdomen) will be sidelined 4-6 weeks after receiving emergency appendectomy surgery on Friday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact Milner will miss a chunk of time after undergoing emergency surgery on his appendicitis Friday. If the 35-year-old misses the minimum four weeks, he could be back by the end of July or start of August. The Cubs bullpen has been heavily dismayed by injuries this season with Phil Maton (knee), Riley Martin (elbow) and Hunter Harvey (triceps) all currently on the injured list.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list The Cubs placed Milner on the 15-day injured list with appendicitis on Saturday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Milner will make his way to the 15-day IL after last appearing Thursday against the Mets when he failed to record an out, giving up an earned run on three hits. On the campaign, the 35-year-old has posted a 3.53 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 18:9 K:BB in 35.2 innings. Tyler Ferguson will make his way up to the big-league club to fill the open spot on the roster.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Busch hits 3-run homer to back Javier Assad's strong start, Cubs beat Giants 5-1

Michael Busch hit a three-run homer into McCovey Cove beyond right field in the fifth inning to back Javier Assad’s strong start on the mound, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Fra...

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Happ homers again and Skenes loses his 3rd straight start as the Cubs sink the Pirates 7-2

Ian Happ homered for the second consecutive game and the Chicago Cubs handed Paul Skenes his third straight loss with a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

MAY 29 • Associated Press

Ian Happ homers, 5 combine for shutout as Cubs snap a 4-game skid with a 2-0 win over Braves

Ian Happ hit a long home run and five Chicago Cubs pitchers combined for a 2-0 shutout of the Atlanta Braves that snapped a four-game losing streak

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Stuck with blown save Milner was credited with the blown save during the Cubs' 7-6 extra-inning win over the Reds on Wednesday after giving up one run on one hit and one walk while striking out one batt...

Impact The Cubs initially turned to Corbin Martin to protect the team's 4-2 lead in the ninth, but Milner had to be brought in after the former gave up a solo homer before loading the bases. Milner struck out the first batter he faced before giving up three runs to the next two hitters he faced, and that was enough for him to be tagged with the blown save. He shouldn't see many more save opportunities this season, as Daniel Palencia is the Cubs' preferred closer after the former's return from the 15-day IL on Sunday.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Secures first 2026 save Milner struck out the only batter he faced to record a save in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Padres.

Impact The Cubs got 1.2 innings from Ben Brown following seven strong frames by starter Jameson Taillon, but when the Padres pinch hit lefty Gavin Sheets with two outs in the ninth, Chicago countered with the southpaw Milner. San Diego then went to the bench again and sent out Ramon Laureano, though Milner was up to the task. It was the reliever's first save of the season and just his second at the MLB level. With all of Daniel Palencia (lat), Riley Martin (elbow), Caleb Thielbar (hamstring) and Hunter Harvey (triceps) out, Milner has had to step into a more prominent role, and he's responded with a 2.40 ERA and 0.93 WHIP across 15 innings so far.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Crow-Armstrong homers, drives in 3 runs to lead Cubs to 5-4 win over Padres

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his third home run of the season and drove in three runs to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 5-4 win over the San Diego Padres

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

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