The Chicago Cubs are reportedly trading infielder Jake Slaughter to the Seattle Mariners for relief pitcher Tyson Miller, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. The 28-year-old Miller was designated for assignment and will join the Cubs in the bullpen. He put together strong numbers in limited action with the Mariners, compiling a 3.09 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, and 26.7% strikeout rate in 11 2/3 innings pitched. The 27-year-old Slaughter had slashed .297/.392/.486 with five home runs, 17 RBI, and 10 stolen bases in 130 plate appearances with Triple-A Iowa. Neither player should be on the fantasy radar until their roles are established.
The Seattle Mariners signed right-hander Tyson Miller to a minor-league deal over the weekend. Miller spent the 2023 season with the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets. He became a free agent in October when he was pushed off the Dodgers' active 40-man roster, and now he'll hope to win a roster spot with Seattle in spring training next year. The 28-year-old made 10 appearances in relief last year, allowing eight earned runs while walking six and striking out 10 in 15 1/3 innings pitched. In three major-league seasons, he's struggled to the tune of a 6.97 ERA (5.65 FIP) and 1.55 WHIP with 17 walks and 18 strikeouts in 31 innings over 16 appearances (three starts).
Tyson Miller Signs Minor League Contract With The M's
Relief Pitcher Tyson Miller has signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. The 28-year-old right-hander posted a 4.70 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 10:6 K/BB ratio over 15 1/3 innings (10 appearances) with the Mets, Dodgers, and Brewers last season. The Mariners have a strong track record when it comes to developing relief pitchers so Miller could contribute to the big league club as early as next year. He will likely compete for a bullpen spot during spring training.
Tyson Miller Acquired In Trade, Daniel Hudson Moved To 60-Day IL
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-hander Tyson Miller from the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations after Miller was designated for assignment last week. In a corresponding move, the team moved reliever Daniel Hudson (knee) to the 60-day injured list to make room on the 40-man roster. Miller will report to Triple-A Oklahoma City after allowing six earned runs on nine hits while walking three and striking out seven in 9 1/3 relief innings in Milwaukee this year. Hudson figures to miss most of the rest of the regular season in 2023 after spraining the MCL in his right knee during his lone save before the All-Star break. The 36-year-old veteran right-hander won't be able to return until early September.
Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Tyson Miller was designated for assignment on Sunday. Chicago had to make room on the 40 man roster as the club added shortstop Sergio Alcantara and placed third baseman David Bote on the 10-day injured list with a separated left shoulder. Miller has yet to throw in the big leagues this year. Last season Miller pitched in five frames posting a 5.40 ERA with zero strikeouts. He is a complete non-factor in fantasy baseball as of right now.
Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Tyson Miller will make his big league debut in the second game of a doubleheader on Monday versus the Cardinals. Miller, 25, pitched in Double-A and Triple-A in 2019 and put together a 4.35 ERA in 26 starts with a 1.28 WHIP. Miller will likely be returned to the Cubs training site after the start and can be avoided in all formats for now.
