Ian Miller CF FA Thu 9/3/20 2:52 PM
Ian Miller
CF FA
Miller cleared waivers and was assigned outright to the Cubs' alternate training site Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
He was designated for assignment and went unclaimed. Miller will continue to provide organizational outfield depth going forward.
Ian Miller CF FA Mon 8/31/20 5:35 PM
Ian Miller
CF FA
Miller was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Miller was optioned to the Cubs' alternate training site Tuesday, and he'll now be off the 40-man roster after the team acquired Andrew Chafin from the Diamondbacks on Monday. The 28-year-old didn't log an at-bat during his time in the majors this year but hit .176 with one RBI over 17 at-bats with the Twins last year.
Ian Miller CF FA Tue 8/25/20 4:34 PM
Ian Miller
CF FA
Miller was optioned to the Cubs' alternate training site Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
He made one appearance during his short stint in the majors but did not get an at-bat. Miller will continue to serve as organizational outfield depth.
Ian Miller CF FA Sun 8/23/20 1:22 PM
Ian Miller
CF FA
Miller had his contract selected by the Cubs and was added to the major-league roster Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old was unable to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster, but he'll join the club a month into the season. Miller is unlikely to be a significant contributor, though he could see action as a pinch runner given his ability on the bases (35 stolen bases at Triple-A in 2019).
Ian Miller CF FA Sun 6/28/20 8:48 PM
Ian Miller
CF FA
Miller will be a part of the Cubs' 60-man player pool this season.
EDGE Analysis
Miller doesn't do a ton with the bat, but he does give the Cubs some much-needed speed off the bench. The 28-year-old could see action this year as a pinch-runner, which is unlikely to translate to much fantasy value, beyond a few steals here and there.
Ian Miller CF FA Mon 3/9/20 10:49 PM
Ian Miller
CF FA
Miller is one of several candidates for the Cubs' final roster spot out of spring training, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
MLB has expanded rosters to 26 this season, giving Miller an extra opportunity to start the year in the majors. The 28-year-old hit just .176/.176/.235 in 12 games with the Twins last year, but he's known primarily for his speed, as he stole 37 bases across 123 games in the minors in 2019. Miller is likely battling fellow outfielder Steven Souza and catcher Josh Phegley for the roster spot.
Ian Miller CF FA Thu 2/27/20 8:45 PM
Ian Miller
CF FA
Miller went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Miller has been impressive so far this spring, going 6-for-12 with two doubles and five runs scored in six games. The 28-year-old is pushing for a reserve outfield spot, though he's more likely to begin the season with Triple-A Iowa and possibly get a look down the road.
Ian Miller CF FA Wed 12/18/19 11:45 PM
Ian Miller
CF FA
Miller signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs on Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Miller was shipped from the Mariners to the Twins in August and ended up appearing in 12 major-league games, but he went 3-for-17 with two runs scored and a double in 17 plate appearances. The 27-year-old has a .704 OPS in 276 games at Triple-A, so he'll likely just provide organizational outfield depth for Chicago.
Ian Miller CF FA Tue 10/29/19 12:29 PM
Ian Miller
CF FA
Miller has been outrighted off the 40-man roster, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Miller will report to Triple-A Rochester as a result. Miller was called up in September to add depth to the outfield and add speed as a pinch runner. He hit just .176 in 12 games. The Twins traded for Miller in September to add Triple-A depth. While he hit just .263 with a .774 OPS between three clubs at Triple-A, he had 36 steals. His speed could make him relevant in many fantasy formats if he's able to win a reserve outfield role next spring.
Ian Miller CF FA Sun 9/1/19 10:19 AM
Ian Miller
CF FA
The Twinsselected Miller's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The Twins acquired Miller from the Mariners in August, with the outfielder churning out a .233/.319/.317 line in 15 games at Rochester following his acquisition. The 27-year-old logged 35 stolen bases between his two Triple-A stops this season, so he'll likely provide his most value to the Twins as a pinch runner and late-inning defensive replacement in September.