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Pitcher Shelby Miller Signs Free-Agent Deal with Cubs
The 35-year-old right-hander is expected to miss the 2026 season due to a sprained UCL.
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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Shelby Miller has agreed to a $2.5 million, two-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, the team announced over the weekend. Miller played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers last year, going 4-3 with a 2.74 ERA and 10 saves in 48 appearances. However, he was placed on the 60-day injured list on September 3 with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow and is expected to miss the 2026 season.
Why it matters
The Cubs are looking to bolster their pitching staff after a disappointing 2025 season, and the addition of Miller, when healthy, could provide valuable veteran experience and depth to their rotation. However, his injury raises questions about his long-term viability and the team's willingness to invest in a pitcher with an uncertain recovery timeline.
The details
Miller has agreed to a $2.5 million, two-year contract with the Cubs. The 35-year-old right-hander played for the Diamondbacks and Brewers in 2025, going 4-3 with a 2.74 ERA and 10 saves in 48 appearances. However, he was placed on the 60-day injured list on September 3 with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow and is expected to miss the 2026 season.
- Miller was traded from the Diamondbacks to the Brewers on July 31, 2025.
- Miller made his last appearance of the 2025 season on September 1.
- Miller was placed on the 60-day injured list on September 3, 2025 with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow.
The players
Shelby Miller
A 35-year-old right-handed pitcher who has agreed to a $2.5 million, two-year contract with the Chicago Cubs. He is expected to miss the 2026 season due to a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow.
Chicago Cubs
A Major League Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois that has signed Shelby Miller to a two-year contract in an effort to bolster their pitching staff.
What’s next
The Cubs will monitor Miller's recovery from his elbow injury and hope he can contribute to their pitching staff once healthy, likely in the 2027 season.
The takeaway
The Cubs' signing of Shelby Miller represents a low-risk, high-potential reward move as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season. However, Miller's injury concerns and uncertain recovery timeline make this a risky investment, and the Cubs will need to carefully manage his rehabilitation process if they hope to see a return on their investment.
