Miller is going to get a shot in spring training (Jennifer Buchanan - USA Today Sports)
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a deal with veteran righty Shelby Miller according to multiple reports. The deal is pending a physical.
Miller agreed to a non-guaranteed contract worth $875,000 if he makes the club with $600,000 in performance bonuses.
He signed a minor-league deal with the Brewers last season but opted out because of COVID-19 in August.
Since 2017, he has thrown only 82 innings as a Tommy John surgery had him out for most of 2017 and 2018.
He has a 38-56 record with a 4.11 ERA, 622 strikeouts, and a 1.36 WHIP for his career.
This will be his sixth different MLB organization that he will be a part of.
Obviously, there isn't much risk here to sign him to a non-guaranteed deal.
He is still only 30-years old and still what he has left in the tank during spring training.
If he grabs ahold of the fifth spot in the rotation or a reliever spot, that is great because of the low cost. If not, then you stash him in the minors or pitching depth or give him his release.
Currently, the Cubs rotation consists of Kyle Hendricks, followed by Zach Davies, Adbert Alzolay, and Alec Mills.
