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Cubs Sign Owen Miller To Minor League Deal
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The Chicago Cubs continue to add players on Minor League deals.
After signing Chas McCormick and Dylan Carlson to Minor League contracts last month, the Cubs have added another player on a Minor League deal. This time, agreeing to a deal with utility specialist Owen Miller .
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Miller has been around the league for a couple of seasons and gives the Cubs some infield depth ahead of Spring Training. Although the full details of the deal have yet to be announced, the 29-year-old is certainly expected to receive a non-roster invite to Spring Training.
Miller hasn't seen many opportunities in the Major Leagues in recent years. He only appeared in 14 games for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2024 and nine games for the Colorado Rockies last year. In those two seasons, he hit a combined .171 with one extra-base hit and four RBI.
Despite not getting many chances in the big leagues, Miller did post solid numbers down in Triple-A last season. He slashed .277/.329/.429 with 11 home runs, 25 doubles, 65 RBI, and 13 stolen bases across 102 games with the Albuquerque Isotopes.
Miller also played for Craig Counsell with the Brewers in 2023. During that season, the former Illinois native played all around the diamond. He saw time at first base, second base, third base, left field, and right field while hitting .261 with 22 extra-base hits.
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So, this move gives the Cubs some Minor League depth heading into the new season.
Now, if the Cubs were to move Nico Hoerner or Matt Shaw in the coming weeks, then Miller would have a realistic shot of making the team out of Spring Training. Chicago could use his position flexibility off the bench if Hoerner or Shaw is traded.
Miller has played every position but catcher and center field in his career. He has seen most of his starts at second base and has made a few starts in the outfield over the past five years.
His best season as a Major Leaguer came back in 2022 with the Cleveland Guardians . He played a career-best 130 games while hitting .243 with six home runs, 26 doubles, 51 RBI, and two stolen bases across 472 plate appearances.
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Although he has struggled to find consistent playing time on Major League rosters over the past few years, he gives the Cubs much-needed depth in Triple-A. He can play both the infield and the outfield and provides the team with an insurance policy if an injury occurs during the season.
