Overview
- The Cubs placed Hoby Milner on waivers during their series with the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, removing him from the 40-man roster and creating an immediate roster spot.
- Milner had been on the injured list since late June after an emergency appendectomy and completed a Triple-A rehab stint that included a scoreless stretch in his last four outings.
- Chicago retained left-hand relievers Caleb Thielbar and Ryan Rolison instead of returning Milner to the big-league roster, a choice that shaped this roster move.
- The DFA starts a seven-day period in which the Cubs can trade Milner, place him on outright waivers, or release him; if he clears waivers his service time lets him elect free agency rather than accept an outright assignment.
- Milner is a 10-year MLB veteran who posted a 3.53 ERA in 38 appearances for the Cubs this season and now faces either a quick claim by another club or a choice to pursue free agency with postseason-timing consequences.