Frequently Asked Questions
Was Hoby Milner designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs?
No, the Cubs placed Milner on outright waivers, not designated for assignment. Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed that Milner had not been designated for assignment.
Why did Hoby Milner end up on the injured list?
Milner was placed on the injured list at the end of June after needing emergency surgery for appendicitis. It was not a baseball-related injury.
How much money does Hoby Milner have left on his contract with the Cubs?
With about a month left in the regular season, Milner is owed approximately $600,000 remaining on his one-year, $3.75 million deal he signed with Chicago.
What happens if another team claims Hoby Milner off waivers?
If Milner is claimed by one of the other 29 MLB teams, that team would be responsible for paying the remainder of his salary. The Cubs would lose him for the stretch run.
How has the Cubs bullpen been performing lately?
The Cubs bullpen has been struggling badly, highlighted by a disaster on Friday when a 3-2 lead in the sixth inning turned into a 7-2 deficit, with relievers allowing eight runs in four innings en route to a 10-8 loss.
Aldo Soto
With a journalism degree from Eastern Illinois University and a decade of Cubs reporting, my work has appeared on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and the Pinwheels and Ivy Podcast. I cover Cubs news and analysis for Sports Mockery, including roster moves, game breakdowns, and prospect development.
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