Chicago Cubs Announce Shelby Miller News Amid Braves Series

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 21: Shelby Miller #29 of the Chicago Cubs pitches the 9th inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Mets 16-4. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The Chicago Cubs had a good start to their current series against the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field, winning the first game 8-3 on Monday. Game 2 is slated to begin at 6:40 p.m. CDT on Tuesday.

Ahead of Tuesday’s game, the Cubs announced unfortunate news involving right-handed pitcher Shelby Miller.

Chicago Cubs Announce Rough Shelby Miller News During Braves Series

Chicago Cubs Photo Day — GettyMESA, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 17: Pitcher Shelby Miller #77 of the Chicago Cubs poses for a portrait during photo day at Sloan Park on February 17, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

Miller will be out for the remainder of the season, Cubs manager Craig Counsell said.

From The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney on X: Shelby Miller will not factor into the Cubs’ bullpen plans this year. Cubs manager Craig Counsell said the club is shutting down Miller, who was attempting to come back to the majors one year after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery.

The Cubs signed Miller to a two-year, $2.5 million contract in February.

Miller, 35, underwent Tommy John surgery last fall.

Looking at Shelby Miller’s Career

Pittsburgh Pirates v Milwaukee Brewers — GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 11: Shelby Miller #55 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth inning at American Family Field on August 11, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

The St. Louis Cardinals selected Miller in the first round of the 2009 MLB Draft out of high school.

He made his MLB debut with St. Louis in 2014. The Cardinals traded him to the Atlanta Braves as part of the Jason Heyward trade after the 2014 season.

Arizona Diamondbacks v Colorado Rockies — GettyDENVER, CO – JUNE 21: Relief pitcher Shelby Miller #18 of the Arizona Diamondbacks delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 21, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

After just one season with Atlanta, Miller was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks as part of the Dansby Swanson trade.

Miller played for Arizona through the 2018 season.

New York Mets v Arizona Diamondbacks — GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – MAY 06: Relief pitcher Shelby Miller #18 of the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game at Chase Field on May 06, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

After his time with the Diamondbacks, Miller played for the Texas Rangers, Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers.

Miller returned to the Diamondbacks last year before being dealt to the Brewers. He had a brief stint with the Cubs in 2021.

Chicago Cubs Right Now

Atlanta Braves v Chicago Cubs — GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 14: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs runs to second base after hitting a two-RBI double against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Wrigley Field on September 14, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The Cubs are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

With an 84-67 record, the Cubs are the first NL Wild Card team. They have a half-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies, the second NL Wild Card club.