BRAD MILLER NEWS

Sits against southpaw Miller will sit Friday against the Mariners.

Impact The Rangers have asked Miller to start just once all season against a lefty, a decision that makes sense considering he has a career 66 wRC+ against southpaws compared to a 110 wRC+ against right-handers. He'll sit for the second consecutive day with the Mariners turning to their second consecutive lefty in Robbie Ray.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Miller is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Miller is 5-for-25 through eight games in July and will head to the bench Thursday since southpaw Marco Gonzales is pitching for Seattle. Elier Hernandez, who had his contract selected by the Rangers on Thursday, will bat eighth as the designated hitter in his major-league debut.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Gray sharp through 7 innings, Rangers beat A's 5-2

Jon Gray allowed only a fourth-inning infield single in seven shutout innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2

JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slips into DH Miller started at designated hitter and went 0-for-2 in Tuesday's 14-7 extra-innings loss to Oakland.

Impact After Kole Calhoun started at DH on Monday, Miller got the start in the Rangers' second game without Mitch Garver, who had been the primary DH before undergoing season-ending surgery on his forearm. While Garver's injury creates more opportunities for Miller, he's still subject to matchups and is often pinch hit for against lefties, as was the case Tuesday when A.J. Puk entered the contest.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could get everyday DH role Miller will start in left field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact Though he'll be manning left field in the series finale, Miller could take over as the Rangers' primary designated hitter beginning with Monday's game against the Athletics. Mitch Garver (forearm) is in the lineup Sunday but is slated to undergo season-ending surgery Monday, leaving the DH role available for the taking. The lefty-hitting Miller could end up filling a large-side platoon at DH, with the Rangers then rotating a number of righty-hitting players at that spot versus left-handed pitching.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time picking up Miller will start in left field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Miller will get his fourth start in five games, with most of his increased opportunities coming at the expense of Leody Taveras, who has started just twice during that stretch. Since Miller bats from the left side while Taveras switch hits, manager Chris Woodward could consider using the players in a soft platoon. Both will stay in the lineup against a right-hander (Spenser Watkins) on Wednesday, however, as it's everyday outfielder Adolis Garcia that finds himself on the bench in what's likely just a maintenance day.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 26, 2022 • MLB.COM

Knocks in two in win Miller started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with two RBI in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Miller filled in for Mitch Garver, who was given a rest day after coming off the injured list Tuesday. Josh H. Smith started in left field while Ezequiel Duran worked at third base, the two positions at which Miller has played the most in 2022. With the Rangers signaling a youth movement, Miller's opportunities may dwindle going forward. The one thing in his favor is clutch hitting. The veteran ranks fifth on the team with 27 RBI, and he has a .931 OPS with runners in scoring position.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against righty Miller is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Even though a right-hander (Kyle Gibson) is on the mound for the Phillies, the lefty-hitting Miller will find himself on the bench Tuesday and may have to settle for infrequent starts moving forward. Mitch Garver (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19-related injured list Tuesday, and he'll likely occupy the designated-hitter spot in most games moving forward to close off a potential avenue to playing time for Miller. Though Miller still has the ability to pick up at-bats at either corner-infield or corner-outfield spot, the quartet of Nathaniel Lowe, Josh H. Smith, Adolis Garcia and Kole Calhoun are likely to fill out those four positions against right-handed pitching more often than not.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Miller is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers.

Impact The 32-year-old is hitless over his past three contests and will take a seat Friday with left-hander Tarik Skubal pitching for Detroit. Charlie Culberson will man left field in Miller's place.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers get 3rd win in row, 5-3 over AL West-leading Houston

Brad Miller grounded an RBI single through a drawn-in infield for the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers beat AL West-leading Houston 5-3 for their third conse...

JUNE 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Sunday's lineup Miller is not in Sunday's lineup against the White Sox.

Impact Even with a righty (Michael Kopech) on the hill, Miller will head to the bench after being activated from the injured list Friday and notching two hits Saturday. Zach Reks will start in left field and hit eighth.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in return Miller started in left field and went 0-for-4 in Friday's 8-3 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Miller was activated off the injured list Friday and resumed his role as a starter against right-handers. The White Sox are throwing righties Saturday and Sunday, so Miller could slot in at left field or third base.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injured list Miller (hip) was activated off the injured list Friday.

Impact Miller wound up missing the minimum amount of time with right hip tightness. Prior to the injury, he'd hit .228/.270/.421 in 41 games, a lopsided line which was good for a roughly average 98 wRC+. He should return to a role in which he starts against righties at either third base or left field going forward.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on 10-day IL Miller (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Miller was removed from Sunday's game against Oakland due to right hip tightness, and the issue is apparently significant enough to prompt a trip to the injured list. Eli White should see additional playing time in Miller's absence, while the Rangers selected Josh Smith's contract as part of a corresponding move.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with right hip tightness Miller was removed from Sunday's game against the Athletics at the end of the fourth inning due to right hip tightness.

Impact Miller was productive to begin Sunday's matchup, as he went 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI to help give the Rangers an early lead. The Rangers said that the 32-year-old's removal from the lineup was precautionary, and he'll be evaluated ahead of Monday's series opener against the Rays. If Miller misses any additional time, Eli White and Charlie Culberson would be candidates for increased at-bats.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Miller isn't starting Saturday's game against Oakland.

Impact Miller has gone 1-for-9 with two RBI, a run, a walk and five strikeouts over the last four games, and he'll be out of Saturday's lineup with left-hander Zach Logue on the mound for the Athletics. Eli White will start in left field and bat ninth.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Miller is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the A's.

Impact Miller has started against only one left-handed pitcher all season, and he'll unsurprisingly take a seat Friday with southpaw Cole Irvin on the mound for Oakland. Eli White will start in left field in his place.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mitch Garver, Kole Calhoun HRs lead Texas past Angels 7-2

The Texas Rangers snapped a three-game skid with a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

MAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against southpaw Miller isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Impact Miller has started against just one left-handed pitcher this season, and he'll take a seat with southpaw Reid Detmers on the mound for the Angels on Wednesday. Eli White is starting in left field and batting ninth.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against lefty Miller is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros.

Impact The Rangers are facing off against lefty Framber Valdez in the series opener, so the lefty-hitting Miller will head to the bench so Texas can get an extra right-handed bat in the lineup. Miller has made two of his last three starts as a designated hitter, but he may see his pathway to playing time at that spot become more blocked against right-handed pitching following the Rangers' activation of Mitch Garver (elbow) from the 10-day injured list Thursday. Though Garver opened the season as the Rangers' top catcher, he has yet to resume throwing since initially suffering the elbow injury earlier this month, so he'll be limited to a DH-only role in the short term. If Garver ends up clogging up the DH spot against right-handed pitching, the Rangers may have to send third baseman Andy Ibanez or outfielder Eli White to the bench more frequently if they want to keep a spot in the lineup open for Miller.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Miller went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Angels.

Impact Miller launched his sixth homer of the season during the seventh inning to give Texas a lead that Matt Bush was unable to protect later in the game. His leadoff single to start the game for Texas snapped an 0-for-12 skid, as Miller continues to battle at the plate. He's batting just .213 (19-for-89) but has 18 RBI over 31 games, which ties him for second on the team.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Miller will hit the bench Tuesday against the Angels.

Impact Miller's streak of sitting against every lefty the Rangers faced this season ended Sunday, which he was in the lineup against opener Austin Davis. He'll sit here against southpaw Reid Detmers, with Charlie Culberson starting at the hot corner.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Miller will be on the bench against lefty Rich Hill and the Red Sox on Saturday.

Impact Miller hasn't started against a single southpaw all season. That trend continues here with Charlie Culberson at third base and Nick Solak in left field.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Walks, steals in loss Miller went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 7-1 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact Miller swiped his fourth bag of the season, surpassing his total over 140 games with the Phillies in 2021. The 32-year-old's stolen double-digit bags just once during his career -- 13 for the Mariners in 2015 -- but he's part of a runnin' Rangers squad that is tied for third in MLB with 22 thefts.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE