Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Hoby Milner will serve as the opener for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. The veteran southpaw will make his first start after 269 career relief appearances dating back to his MLB debut in 2017. The expectation is that Milner will only pitch the first inning or two. After that, Bryse Wilson figures to pitch a bulk of the innings on Tuesday. Milner won't be worth using as a streaming option but him getting his first start is pretty neat.
Left-handed relief pitcher Hoby Milner and the Milwaukee Brewers avoided salary arbitration on Wednesday by settling at $2.05 million for the upcoming 2024 season, according to a source. Milner had the best season of his career in 2023, going 2-1 with a 1.82 ERA (3.13 FIP), 0.96 WHIP, 13 walks and 59 strikeouts in 64 1/3 relief innings over 73 appearances out of Milwaukee's bullpen. The 32-year-old will return in 2024 as a left-handed setup man in front of closer Devin Williams in the late innings. In seven years in the big leagues, Milner has recorded a 3.53 ERA (4.13 FIP) and 1.24 WHIP with no saves and a 22.7 percent strikeout rate in 206 1/3 innings, all coming in relief.
The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired relief pitcher Hoby Milner from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations. Ryan Weber was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Milner has pitched to a 7.71 ERA in 2018, but carried a 2.01 ERA over 37 games in 2017. He'll work in middle relief for the Rays and has no fantasy value.
Hoby Milner Optioned So Enyel De Los Santos Can Start Tuesday
The Philadelphia Phillies optioned Hoby Milner to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Monday to make room for Enyel De Los Santos. According to Scott Lauber De Los Santos will be on the roster "once he's officially called up to start Tuesday night." De Los Santos is 9-3 with 87 strikeouts and 31 walks in the minors. He was traded from the San Diego Padres for Freddy Galvis during the off-season.
Hoby Milner Recalled, Jake Thompson Available For Doubleheader
In preparation for their doubleheader on Monday against the New York Mets, the Philadelphia Phillies recalled relief pitcher Hoby Milner from Triple-A. They also appointed pitcher Jake Thompson as their 26th man for the doubleheader. Both Milner and Thompson have struggled during their brief stints in the majors, so this is probably pure depth move by the Phillies. Neither pitcher should be owned in standard formats at this point.
After surrendering three runs in his last appearance on Wednesday, Hoby Milner has been demoted from the Philadelphia Phillies to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 27-year-old was beginning his second season in the majors after appearing in 37 games last year. After allowing a home run in his first appearance of the season, Milner made eight consecutive appearances without allowing a run, allowing just three hits along the way. He would always appear for less than an inning of work, however, resulting in just 4 2/3 innings in 10 appearances this year. A corresponding move to fill the empty spot on the major league roster will be made tomorrow.
