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Rangers' Hoby Milner: Headed to Texas
The Texas Rangers signed Hoby Milner to a one-year deal Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.Milner will head to Texas after spending the last four seasons with the Brewers, most recently producing a 4.73 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 64 strikeouts over 64.2 innings in 61 appearances during 2024. The left-hander is just one season removed from a 2023 campaign in which he had an impressive 1.82 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 59 punchouts over 64.1 innings with the Brewers, and he'll look to get closer to that form in 2025 with the Rangers.
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Hoby Milner: Dropped by Brewers
The Brewers non-tendered Hoby Milner on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.After a dominant 2023 campaign that saw Milner put up a 1.82 ERA and 0.96 WHIP, Milner's performance declined drastically, as he finished the 2024 regular season with a 4.73 ERA and 1.19 WHIP through 64.2 innings. The 33-year-old should still be able to attract attention from teams in need of bullpen depth, though his days of working in high-leverage situations are likely behind him.
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Brewers' Hoby Milner: Back from injured list
The Milwaukee Brewers activated Hoby Milner (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.Milner recently made two scoreless rehab appearances to clear the way for his return to the Brewers' bullpen. He has been sidelined since mid-August due to a left shoulder impingement.
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Brewers' Hoby Milner: Rehab assignment imminent
Hoby Milner (shoulder) expects to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Wisconsin on Friday, MLB.com reports.He would then make another appearance Sunday and could be activated after that. Milner has been sidelined since mid-August due to a left shoulder impingement.
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Brewers' Hoby Milner: Lands on injured list
The Milwaukee Brewers placed Hoby Milner on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a left shoulder impingement.It's unclear when the injured surfaced for Milner, but manager Pat Murphy noted that the southpaw was experiencing a loss of range of motion and strength, according to Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin. The injury likely contributed to Milner's recent struggles, as he had surrendered five runs over two frames in his last two outings. The left-hander will be eligible to be reinstated in late August, though it's unclear how long he's expected to be sidelined.
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Brewers' Hoby Milner: Opening Tuesday
Hoby Milner will start Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.The left-hander will make the first start of his MLB career Tuesday before turning things over to primary pitcher Bryse Wilson after an inning or two. Milner has struggled in his past six outings with nine earned runs allowed after posting a 2.87 ERA in his first 30 appearances of the campaign.
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Brewers' Hoby Milner: Picks up first save
Hoby Milner walked one and struck out two batters in one inning Friday. He earned a save against the Cardinals.Milner took the mound with a 2-1 lead in the 10th inning and finished off the contest despite having runners at first and third. It was the 33-year-old's first career MLB save. He's produced a 7:3 K:BB with a 4.15 ERA through 8.2 innings this season. Milner still appears to be outside the Milwaukee Brewers' main closer committee at this time.
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Brewers' Hoby Milner: Inks $2.05 million contract
The Milwaukee Brewers and Hoby Milner avoided arbitration Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.05 million contract, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.Milner had been eligible for arbitration for the second time. The left-handed reliever is coming off his best season in the big leagues, having collected a 1.82 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 59:13 K:BB over 64.1 innings. Milner should be the primary left-handed setup man ahead of closer Devin Williams in 2024.
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Brewers' Hoby Milner: Another scoreless appearance
Hoby Milner tossed a scoreless eighth inning in Tuesday's 7-3 victory over the Twins.Milner got the eighth inning Tuesday with the Milwaukee Brewers up four runs, and he avoided allowing an earned run for the 49th time in 58 appearances this season. Milner is not working in a fantasy-friendly role, but he has been outstanding out of Milwaukee's bullpen, posting a 2.26 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 47:11 K:BB over 51.2 innings in 2023.
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Brewers' Hoby Milner: Stellar stretch continues
Hoby Milner tossed a scoreless seventh inning in Monday's 3-2 victory over the Reds.Milner did not earn a hold Monday, as the game was tied when he entered it. However, he did keep the opponent off the scoreboard, something he has now done 24 times over a 25-appearance stretch. There are relievers ahead of Milner on the depth chart, but expect manager Craig Counsell to keep turning to him in key spots.