Cubs add Hoby Milner to bullpen with $3.75 million, 1-year, AP source
says
[December 12, 2025]
By JAY COHEN
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs added Hoby Milner to their
bullpen on Thursday, agreeing to a $3.75 million, one-year
contract with the left-hander, according to a person familiar
with the deal.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of
anonymity because the move was pending a physical. |
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Hoby Milner works against the Arizona
Diamondbacks during a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in
Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File) |
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Milner matched his career high with 73 appearances for Texas
this season, finishing with a 3-4 record and a 3.84 ERA. He held
lefty hitters to a .208 batting average and a .526 OPS.
The move reunites Milner with Craig Counsell, who managed
Milwaukee for nine seasons before he was hired by the Cubs in
November 2023. Milner pitched for the Brewers for four years
before signing with the Rangers last December.
Chicago is remaking its bullpen after it made it to the playoffs
this year for the first time since 2020. Brad Keller, Drew
Pomeranz and Caleb Thielbar — three key relievers for the Cubs
this season — are free agents.
The Cubs finalized a $14.5 million, two-year contract with
right-hander Phil Maton last month. Maton played for St. Louis
and Texas last season, going 4-5 with a 2.79 ERA and five saves
in 63 games.
Milner, who turns 35 in January, made his major league debut
with Philadelphia in 2017. He is 13-9 with a 3.82 ERA in 367
career games, also pitching for Tampa Bay and the Los Angeles
Angels.
He had his best season with the Brewers in 2023, going 2-1 with
a career-low 1.82 ERA in 73 appearances.
Collin Snider also is joining the Cubs on a minor league deal.
The 30-year-old right-hander announced his agreement on
Instagram.
Snider went 2-1 with a 5.47 ERA in 24 relief appearances for the
Seattle Mariners this year.
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