The Chicago Cubs are set to begin a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park at 9:10 p.m. CDT on Friday.
Before Friday’s game, the Cubs revealed they cut a six-year MLB player.
Chicago Cubs Cut 6-Year MLB Player Owen Miller Before Mariners Series
GettySCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 20: Owen Miller #11 of the Colorado Rockies poses for a portrait during photo day at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 20, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Via MLB.com: “Chicago Cubs designated 2B Owen Miller for assignment.”
The Cubs signed Miller to a minor-league deal in February.
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – MAY 08: Owen Miller #11 of the Colorado Rockies throws out Trey Sweeney of the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning at Coors Field in game two of a double header on May 08, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Chicago selected Miller’s contract from Triple-A Iowa on Aug. 17.
Miller appeared in just one game with the Cubs. He didn’t have a single plate appearance.
With Triple-A Iowa, Miller slashed .296/.350/.457 with seven home runs, 26 doubles, six triples, 57 RBI and 10 stolen bases across 96 games.
Looking at Owen Miller’s Career
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 22: Owen Miller #6 of the Milwaukee Brewers poses for a portrait during Photo Day at American Family Fields of Phoenix on February 22, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The San Diego Padres selected Miller in the third round (No. 84 overall) of the 2018 MLB Draft out of Illinois State University.
On Aug. 31, 2020, the Padres traded Miller, Cal Quantrill, Josh Naylor, Gabriel Arias and Joey Cantillo to the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians) for Mike Clevinger, Greg Allen and a player to be named later.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 14: Owen Miller #6 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts after striking out during the second inning against the New York Yankees in game two of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2022 in New York, New York. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
With the Guardians, Miller appeared in 60 games in 2021 and 130 in 2022.
The Guardians traded Miller to the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2022-23 offseason.
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 25: Third baseman Owen Miller #6 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws out Tyler Freeman #2 of the Cleveland Guardians during the second inning at Progressive Field on June 25, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Miller appeared in 90 games with Milwaukee in 2023. He played in just 14 games at the big-league level for the organization in 2024 before being traded to the Colorado Rockies for cash in the 2024-25 offseason.
Miller played in just nine big-league games with Colorado.
Chicago Cubs Right Now
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 18: Alex Bregman #3 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates a walk-off single during the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field on August 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The Cubs are coming off a 2-1 series victory over the Chicago White Sox. They had the day off on Thursday.
The Cubs are the first National League Wild Card team with a 74-54 record. They are 5 1/2 games back of the Brewers for first place in the National League Central.
Chicago Cubs Cut 6-Year MLB Player Before Mariners Series