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Miller was hoping to avoid surgery, but it wasn’t meant to be. This will most likely cost the 35-year-old all of 2026. Miller, who had a 2.74 ERA in 46 innings for the Diamondbacks and Brewers this year, will become a free agent after the World Series.

Miller will undergo an operating at some point, but the hope is that if there’s no tear that the right-hander will be able to return at some point in 2026. The 34-year-old is a free agent at the end of the year, so he’ll be looking at an incentive-laden deal if he signs prior to the 2025 campaign that likely has a team option for 2026.

Miller’s season is over. The right-hander had one of his best seasons on the bump with the D-backs and Brew Crew, but the sprain he suffered against the Phillies will keep him from pitching in the postseason. The 34-year-old will likely be of interest on the free-agent market this spring, but just how much interest will depend on his recovery plan.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy told reporters Miller felt a pop in his elbow on his final pitch before exiting the contest with a trainer. The 34-year-old previously spent time on the injured list back in early July with a forearm strain. There should be a definitive update on his status at some point in the coming days, but it certainly sounds like Miller is headed to the injured list.

Miller came on to face his former squad with two men in scoring position and two outs in a tied game in the eighth inning. He needed just three pitches to strike out Ketel Marte to end that threat. He then returned for the ninth inning and despite allowing a leadoff single to Corbin Carroll and an intentional walk to Gabriel Moreno, he was able to keep the Diamondbacks off the board and became the beneficiary when the Brewers walked it off. He now holds a 2.40 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and a 54/14 K/BB ratio over 45 innings on the season while securing four victories and 10 saves.

Miller was acquired by the Brewers at the deadline from the Diamondbacks, and now will have chance to make his debut. He was closing for Arizona, but he’ll likely begin his stint with the Brew Crew as a set-up option.

Miller threw 10 of his 17 pitches for strikes, showcased all three of his pitches, and hit 96 mph on the radar gun with his fastball. After some fear that his season was over, this was quite a performance. He may make another appearance or two before joining the Brewers’ collection of late-inning relievers. It would seem unlikely that he takes the closer job from Trevor Megill though.

Miller was an unheralded pickup at the trade deadline for Milwaukee, but he’s going to be pretty impactful in a high-leverage role in short order. The 34-year-old veteran reliever will need a couple outings to get back up to speed, but he should be ready to pitch for the Brewers by mid-August.

Miller is still stationed on the 15-day injured list, but that didn’t stop the Brewers from trying to add to their bullpen. The 34-year-old hurler had posted a brilliant 1.98 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and a 40/11 K/BB ratio over 36 1/3 innings before being shelved with a strained forearm. Once healthy, he’s likely to work in a setup capacity ahead of closer Trevor Megill.

No word yet on the return. Miller is currently on the injured list with a strained forearm, but he has begun throwing and could return soon. He will work in high-leverage innings for the Brewers, likely as part of the bridge to Trevor Megill. Jordan Montgomery is out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery and is a free agent at the end of this season, so this feels like a salary dump that may have helped get a better return. We will have to see.