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.
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 . Milner pitched for the Brewers for four years before signing with the Rangers last .
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 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 .
Snider went 2-1 with a 5.47 ERA in 24 relief appearances for the Seattle Mariners this year.
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