McMillon cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Phillies claimed McMillon off waivers from the Marlins earlier this month, but he'll lose his 40-man roster spot again with Philadelphia protecting some prospects from the Rule 5 draft. McMillon's career has been greatly affected by arm injuries, and he averaged 95.3 mph with his fastball in 2024 after he sat at 99 mph with the pitch in 2023.

The Phillies claimed McMillon (elbow) off waivers from the Marlins on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

McMillon ended the 2024 season on the injured list with an elbow injury and it's not clear what his current health status is, but the Phillies felt he was worth a roll of the dice. The right-handed reliever holds a 1.69 ERA and 21:5 K:BB over 16 innings during parts of two seasons at the major-league level.

The Marlins placed McMillon on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow tightness.

EDGE Analysis

McMillon threw just two pitches and gave up a single before his injury forced him out of Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh, and he will now be forced to sit out until at least Sept. 27. The 26-year-old righty owns a 1.50 ERA and 1.00 WHIP across 12 innings in the majors this season, but given the fact Miami has already been eliminated from the postseason, the Marlins likely won't be in any rush to bring him back.

The Marlins recalled McMillon from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

McMillon was claimed off waivers from the Royals a week ago and will now receive an opportunity in the big-league bullpen. The right-hander made four appearances with Kansas City last season, allowing one run. He's posted a 6.32 ERA and 37:27 K:BB over 31.1 innings at the Triple-A level in 2024.

The Marlins claimed McMillon off waivers from the Royals on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

McMillon has spent all of this season at the Triple-A level, where he has posted a 6.53 ERA in 30.1 appearances. At his best, McMillon has shown late-inning caliber stuff, but he has dealt with arm injuries and his stuff was diminished this season. He'll head to Triple-A Jacksonville, where he represents relief depth for Miami.

The Royals designated McMillon for assignment Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McMillon will surrender his spot on the 40-man roster for Paul DeJong, who Kansas City acquired via trade Tuesday. McMillon has logged a 6.53 ERA in 30.1 appearances at Triple-A Omaha, and assuming he goes unclaimed, he should remain in the Royals' organization.

The Royals optioned McMillon to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old made his MLB debut last August and allowed one run with an 8:0 K:BB in four appearances before being sidelined by a forearm strain. McMillon jumped straight to the majors for Double-A last season, but it appears he'll head to Triple-A to begin 2024.

McMillon (forearm) is scheduled to make a relief appearance in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Mariners, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McMillon will likely cover an inning Wednesday in what will mark his spring debut. The hard-throwing righty has been eased along during spring training while he works his way back from a forearm strain, but assuming he escapes Wednesday's outing free of setbacks, he should be on track to win a spot in the Royals' Opening Day bullpen. McMillon was impressive over a small sample of big-league action in 2023, striking out eight and allowing one earned run on one hit and no walks over four innings.

McMillon (forearm) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McMillon has yet to make his Cactus League debut, but now that he's facing hitters again, he doesn't seem to be far from getting in his first game action of spring training. The 26-year-old right-hander reached the big leagues for the first time last August and struck out eight over four innings of one-run ball out of the Kansas City bullpen before he was shut down for the season with a right forearm strain.

McMillon (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McMillon had a right forearm strain at the end of 2023, though he was throwing by the end of the season. It seems likely the 26-year-old will be able to go through a normal spring, and he can be considered fully healthy once he gets into some Cactus League games. He allowed one run on a home run and struck out eight over his first four major-league innings last season. He could contend for a high-leverage role in 2024.