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Cubs Agree to Two-Year Deal With Rehabbing Reliever Shelby Miller

The low-cost pact targets bullpen help in 2027 following his October elbow reconstruction.

Overview

  • The agreement is for two years and guarantees about $2.5 million, according to multiple reports, and remains pending a physical per the Associated Press.
  • Shelby Miller, 35, is expected to miss the entire 2026 season while rehabbing from right UCL and flexor surgery performed in October.
  • The contract is expected to be backloaded to allow a 2026 rehab with an eye toward Miller joining Chicago’s bullpen in 2027.
  • Miller posted a 2.74 ERA with 54 strikeouts over 46 innings across 48 appearances for the Diamondbacks and Brewers in 2025.
  • Chicago can place Miller on the 60-day injured list during his rehab, preserving flexibility on the 40-man roster.