Miller is transitioning to a relief role with Triple-A Oklahoma City, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It seems like forever ago that Miller was among the most promising young starters in the game, but after an impressive 2023 rookie campaign with the Dodgers he lost his major-league role in 2024 and has given up seven earned runs over just five frames across two appearances with the big club this season. Miller hasn't been very good with OKC this year, either, posting a 5.58 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 57:49 K:BB over 69.1 innings spanning 16 outings (14 starts). Converting Miller to a relief role gives him a new cadence as he tries to put things back together, and it could provide Los Angeles with a big-league bullpen arm late in the campaign if he does well. The Dodgers have also been exploring trade options to upgrade their bullpen ahead of the deadline, per Ardaya.

The Dodgers optioned Miller to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Miller will likely slot back into the Triple-A rotation after working in relief for the Dodgers on Saturday following his promotion from Oklahoma City. The 26-year-old mopped up the final two innings of Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Mets, striking out no batters and allowing one run on three hits and one walk in his 32-pitch appearance. The Dodgers signed righty Chris Stratton to a one-year deal to replace Miller on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen.

The Dodgers recalled Miller from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers are short on fresh arms after playing 13 innings against the Mets on Friday, so they'll call upon Miller to help solve that problem. The right-hander has given up six runs in three innings with Los Angeles this season and has turned in a 5.87 ERA since being sent down to Oklahoma City, so he'll likely be reserved for low-leverage situations. Matt Sauer was optioned to Triple-A to make room on the active roster.

The Dodgers optioned Miller to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Miller's season debut Wednesday probably didn't play out the way he had hoped, as he surrendered six earned runs on eight hits and a walk across three innings, though he did collect seven strikeouts. The 26-year-old's poor showing will earn him a ticket back to Oklahoma City, freeing up a roster spot for Evan Phillips (shoulder) to make his return from the injured list over the weekend.

Miller allowed six runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out seven batters over three innings in a no-decision against Colorado on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Miller was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday afternoon in order to make a spot start with the big club. He fell behind 1-0 in the first inning, but the Dodgers' offense responded with a seven-run bottom of the frame to seemingly take the pressure off the young right-hander. However, Miller gave back most of the lead in the third inning, surrendering five runs -- four of which came on a Michael Toglia grand slam -- in that frame. Overall, Miller needed 84 pitches to retire nine batters, and the only real positive to take away from his start is that he racked up seven punchouts. Miller could be sent back down to the minors in short order with Los Angeles playing just five games over the next eight days, though the team will likely need another spot starter for one game next week, so it's not out of the realm of possibility that Miller will get another chance to make an impression.

The Dodgers recalled Miller from Triple-A Oklahoma City to start Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Miller never quite got his feet underneath him in the majors last season, turning in an 8.52 ERA and 1.77 WHIP across 56 innings in 13 starts. He's off to a much better start in the minors this year with three runs allowed through 12 frames, so he'll get another chance to prove he can stick with the big-league squad. Landon Knack was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Miller is expected to be called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City and start Wednesday's contest against the Rockies, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Miller was rumored to be in consideration to draw a start with with big-league club in the near future, and his chance will come Wednesday. The right-hander has produced a 2.25 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with 11 strikeouts over 12 innings in three appearances, including two starts, with Oklahoma City so far this season. Miller struggled to a 8.52 ERA and 1.77 WHIP over 56 innings in 13 starts with the Dodgers in 2024.

The Dodgers may consider calling up Miller to fill a void in the rotation next week, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Blake Snell (shoulder) landing on the injured list Sunday and both Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki on a once-per-week pitching schedule, Los Angeles is likely to need fill-in pitchers next Tuesday and Wednesday against Colorado at the tail end of a stretch of six games in six days. The team has recently given big-league starts to both Landon Knack and Justin Wrobleski, but both struggled mightily in their outings. The Dodgers could go back to one or both of those hurlers or elect for a bullpen game to cover open days in the rotation next week, but Miller is also a possibility for a call-up, as he's had success in the big leagues in the past (he logged a 3.76 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 22 regular-season starts in 2023). The righty lost his rotation spot last year after struggling to an 8.52 ERA over 56 regular-season innings, but he's been passable with Triple-A Oklahoma City so far this season, allowing only three earned runs despite a 7:8 K:BB over 9.2 frames. After Wednesday, Los Angeles has just five games over the following eight days, so the team's need for stand-in starters will be less urgent. In the longer term, there may not be room for Miller in the Dodgers' rotation -- Snell is eyeing a short-term stay on the IL, Tony Gonsolin (back) may need just two or three more rehab starts before he's ready to be activated, and Shohei Ohtani (elbow) remains a possibility to begin pitching in games sometime in May.

Miller (concussion) is listed as a projected starter for Triple-A Oklahoma City's third game of the season Sunday versus Sugar Land.

EDGE Analysis

Miller was unable to make a push for a spot on the Dodgers' Opening Day roster after he took a comebacker to the head in his Cactus League debut Feb. 20, resulting in him being placed in concussion protocol. Though he didn't make any other appearances in spring training, Miller was cleared to resume throwing a few days after suffering the injury and was able to get stretched out through simulated games and minor-league games on the back fields of camp. Miller should make regular turns through the Oklahoma City rotation as he keeps himself ready for a potential starting opportunity with the Dodgers later on in the season.

The Dodgers optioned Miller (head) to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Miller has made just one appearance this spring, and he was forced to make an early exit after getting hit in the head by a comebacker. He's been out of concussion protocol since March 2 and resumed facing hitters Friday, which is a good sign he'll be ready for the start of the minor-league season.