Alec Mills
P FA
Tue 7/16/19 4:54 PM

Mills was recalled as expected ahead of his scheduled start Tuesday against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Mills threw 18 innings for the Cubs last season, posting a 4.00 ERA and 23:7 K:BB. His 4.73 ERA in 80 innings for Triple-A Iowa isn't particularly impressive, however.

Alec Mills
P FA
Sat 7/13/19 6:29 PM

Mills will be recalled to start Tuesday against Cincinnati, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Starts are available in the Cubs' rotation with Cole Hamels out with an oblique strain. Mills doesn't appear to be a particularly exciting option, as he's recorded a mediocre 4.73 ERA in 80 innings for Triple-A Iowa this season.

Alec Mills
P FA
Wed 4/24/19 3:58 PM

Mills was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mills didn't appear in a game during his brief time with the big club. David Bote was activated from the paternity list in a corresponding move. Mills will continue to provide pitching pitching depth for Chicago.

Alec Mills
P FA
Sun 4/21/19 1:03 PM

Mills was called up from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Mills could give the Cubs length behind Tyler Chatwood, who is scheduled for a spot start against the Diamondbacks. Randy Rosario was optioned to Iowa in a corresponding move.

Alec Mills
P FA
Sat 3/23/19 7:59 PM

Mills (back) was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mills was always a long shot to break camp with the team, and a nagging back injury certainly didn't help. He's scheduled to pitch Saturday against the Rockies, so he'll have a good shot to be ready to go at the start of the Triple-A season.

Alec Mills
P FA
Fri 3/22/19 1:33 PM

Mills (back) is scheduled to pitch in Saturday's spring game against the Rockies, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mills has been sidelined for almost two weeks with back stiffness but looks as though he will make his return Saturday. The 27-year-old seemed to be ticketed for Triple-A to begin the season, but given the injuries to the Cubs' bullpen he still appears to be in the mix for a roster spot.

Alec Mills
P FA
Fri 3/15/19 4:20 PM

Mills (back) completed a bullpen session Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mills was scratched from last Saturday's start due to back stiffness so his resumption of mound work is a significant step towards his return. The 27-year-old has no official timetable for his return but could seemingly re-enter game action relatively soon.

Alec Mills
P FA
Sat 3/9/19 3:20 PM

Mills' scratch from his scheduled start Saturday against the Angels was due to back stiffness, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mills had originally been scratched with an unspecified back issue. If the injury remains nothing worse than stiffness, Mills' preparation for the start of the season shouldn't be significantly impacted.

Alec Mills
P FA
Sat 3/9/19 2:27 PM

Mills was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against the Angels with a back issue, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
The nature and severity of the problem are unclear. Duane Underwood will start in his place.

Alec Mills
P FA
Mon 3/4/19 9:19 PM

Mills tossed two scoreless innings to record the win in Monday's Cactus League game over the Reds. He allowed a hit and a walk to go along with three strikeouts.
EDGE Analysis
Mills appeared in seven games last season for the Cubs, including two starts, and posted a respectable 4.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 23 strikeouts across 18 innings. Chicago has plenty of pitching depth, so Mills is likely to begin the season at Triple-A, but the 27-year-old could be an option at some point this season.