Rangers Sign Lefty Reliever Hoby Milner
Rangers Add Local Lefty Hoby Milner to Bullpen
ARLINGTON,TX - The Texas Rangers are bolstering their bullpen with a familiar face,signing left-handed reliever Hoby Milner to a one-year contract,according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. Financial terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed.
milner, a Dallas native adn university of Texas alumnus, returns to his home state after four solid seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers. The 33-year-old reliever brings a unique low-slot delivery that has proven notably effective against left-handed hitters.
Milner’s journey to Texas has been a winding one. Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2012, he made brief appearances in the majors with the Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays, and Los Angeles Angels before finding a home in Milwaukee.
After a rough 2021 season, the Brewers stuck with Milner, a decision that paid off handsomely. From 2022 to 2023, Milner emerged as a key cog in Craig Counsell’s bullpen, posting a stellar 2.79 ERA over 129 innings. his ability to consistently miss bats (23.5% strikeout rate) while limiting walks (5.3%) made him a valuable asset.Left-handed hitters struggled mightily against Milner,managing a meager.199/.259/.284 slash line against him over 223 plate appearances.
The Rangers, who currently have a full 40-man roster, will need to make a corresponding move to accommodate Milner. This could involve a trade or designating a player for assignment.
Texas Rangers Bolster Bullpen with Hometown Hero Matt Milner
Arlington, TX – The Texas Rangers continue to reshape their bullpen, adding veteran right-hander Matt Milner on a one-year, guaranteed contract. The deal brings the 34-year-old Milner back to his home state, where he’ll look to contribute to a Rangers team aiming for a playoff push.
Milner, a native of Houston, spent the 2024 season with the Milwaukee Brewers, posting a 4.73 ERA. While lefties found more success against him, boasting a .286/.290/.467 slash line, Milner maintained notable peripherals.He struck out nearly 24% of batters faced and kept the ball on the ground over 50% of the time.
“Matt brings valuable experience and a strong track record to our bullpen,” said Rangers General Manager Chris Young. “His ability to generate strikeouts and induce ground balls will be a valuable asset for us.”
Despite a spike in opposing hitters’ batting average on balls in play and a drop in runners left on base, Milner’s underlying numbers remained solid. He logged a career-high 64 2/3 innings and maintained a remarkable 27:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio against right-handed hitters.
The Brewers ultimately opted not to tender Milner a contract,allowing him to become a free agent.The Rangers, however, saw an possibility to add a reliable arm to their bullpen at a reasonable cost.
Milner joins fellow newcomer Jacob Webb, who signed a $1.25 million deal with the Rangers earlier this month. The additions address a potential need in the bullpen, as the Rangers could lose several key relievers to free agency, including kirby Yates, David Robertson, José Leclerc, and José Ureña.
With Milner and Webb in the fold, the Rangers are taking steps to solidify their bullpen and build a competitive roster for the 2025 season.
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