Cubs Reportedly Designating Hoby Milner for Assignment (Which Sounds Harsh, But Might Be Procedural) - Bleacher Nation

Cubs Reportedly Designating Hoby Milner for Assignment (Which Sounds Harsh, But Might Be Procedural) - Bleacher Nation

Usually, a rehab assignment doesn’t run out of time, but that is a thing that exists. If a pitcher is in the minors on a rehab stint for 30 days and is clearly healthy, a team – unless they want to play some games with it – has to make a decision. That’s where the Cubs were on lefty Hoby Milner as of today, who went down with an appendicitis earlier in the summer, and has been rehabbing ever since. He has been making regular, effective starts a…

The Chicago Cubs Would Make a Big Mistake if They Lose Hoby Milner

There was some confusion on Friday, when MLB reporter Mark Feinsand initially reported that the Chicago Cubs had designated veteran reliever Hoby Milner for assignment, but the follow-up cleared things up. The Cubs actually placed Milner on outright waivers, which doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re ready to get rid of the left-handed pitcher, as that […]

Cubs Designate Hoby Milner For Assignment

The Cubs have designated left-hander Hoby Milner for assignment, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. It’s not currently known why Milner has been cut from the roster but the club has already started today’s game. Milner is on the 15-day injured list and perhaps has been cut from the roster to open a 40-man spot for […]