Milner walked one and struck out two batters in one inning Friday. He earned a save against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Milner took the mound with a 2-1 lead in the 10th inning and finished off the contest despite facing a first-and-third threat. It was the 33-year-old's first career MLB save. He's produced a 7:3 K:BB with a 4.15 ERA through 8.2 innings this season,. Milner still appears to be outside the Brewers' main closer committee at this time.

The Brewers and Milner avoided arbitration Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.05 million contract, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Milner had been eligible for arbitration for the second time. The left-handed reliever is coming off his best season in the big leagues, having collected a 1.82 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 59:13 K:BB over 64.1 innings. Milner should be the primary left-handed setup man ahead of closer Devin Williams in 2024.

Milner tossed a scoreless eighth inning in Tuesday's 7-3 victory over the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Milner got the eighth inning Tuesday with the Brewers up four runs, and he avoided allowing an earned run for the 49th time in 58 appearances this season. Milner is not working in a fantasy-friendly role, but he has been outstanding out of Milwaukee's bullpen, posting a 2.26 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 47:11 K:BB over 51.2 innings in 2023.

Milner tossed a scoreless seventh inning in Monday's 3-2 victory over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Milner did not earn a hold Monday, as the game was tied when he entered it. However, he did keep the opponent off the scoreboard, something he has now done 24 times over a 25-appearance stretch. There are relievers ahead of Milner on the depth chart, but expect manager Craig Counsell to keep turning to him in key spots.

Milner recorded two outs and picked up a hold in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Milner entered Tuesday's contest in the seventh inning and maintained what was a 5-3 lead at the time, which earned him his fifth hold of the season. Milner owned a 4.50 ERA as recently as May 23, but thanks to 6.2 scoreless frames over his last seven appearances that mark now sits at 3.28.

Milner tossed a scoreless seventh inning in Monday's 7-3 victory over the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Milner gave up three earned runs in his previous outing, but he got back on track Monday, retiring all three batters he faced. He has only been scored upon in one of his eight appearances, and he currently owns a 3.86 ERA and 0.71 WHIP -- marks very similar to those he put up over 67 games in 2022.

Milner has allowed five hits over 5.1 scoreless innings and has posted a 3:0 K:BB through six spring appearances in March.

EDGE Analysis

Milner was tagged for three earned runs in his Feb. 27 spring debut, but he has not allowed one since and has allowed only a handful of hitters to even reach base. He will not open the season in a particularly fantasy-friendly role, but he is on track to be the top southpaw in Milwaukee's bullpen.

Milner agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with the Brewers to avoid arbitration Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Milner was a workhorse out of the Milwaukee bullpen in 2022, posting a 3.76 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 64.2 innings. He also tallied a career-high nine holds, though he is not a candidate to see save chances in 2023.

Milner faced two batters and struck out both of them Wednesday in a win over Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

After his performance on July 24 against Colorado, Milner had gotten his ERA down to 1.89. Since then he's been getting hit around much more, allowing seven earned runs over six innings and his ERA has ballooned to 3.07 -- not a bad mark, but quickly trending in the wrong direction.

Milner tossed a scoreless inning of relief in Friday's victory over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Milner had a nine-appearance scoreless streak snapped in his first outing of July, but he bounced back Friday by retiring all three batters he faced in the seventh inning. Milner is quietly going about his business and now owns a 2.25 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 32 innings over 34 appearances this season. He's added a 3-1 record and four holds.