Brewers Sign Former All-Star Shelby Miller to Minor League Deal
By Scott Rogust
After being released by the Texas Rangers, Shelby Miller has a new home on a contending team.
According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, the Milwaukee Brewers and Miller agreed to a minor-league deal on Thursday.
It’s a minor-league deal for Shelby Miller with the #Brewers, per source.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 11, 2019
After three disastrous seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks following his trade from the Atlanta Braves, Miller signed with the Rangers on a $2 million deal this offseason in hopes of a career turnaround.
That proved not to be the case.
Brewers Sign Shelby Miller To Minors Deal https://t.co/raWvnVxIZ0 pic.twitter.com/c4TzIqNuwl
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) July 11, 2019
In 19 appearances (eight starts) this season, Miller accumulated a 1-3 record, with a ballooned 8.59 ERA, 1.98 WHIP, and 30:29 strikeout/walk ratio. After being designated for assignment on Monday, the Rangers placed Miller on unconditional release waivers on Thursday.
Now, Miller will look to continue his career resurrection with the Brewers, who have had their fair share of struggles with starting pitchers this season. He could potentially find a spot in the rotation at some point this season. Before he reaches Milwaukee, he will have to trek through the minor league system.