BRAD MILLER NEWS

Getting breather Monday Miller is getting a day off Monday as the Rangers host the Rockies.

Impact Miller has been red-hot to start the 2022 season, starting 4-for-11 from the plate with two home runs and five RBI, but he'll get a breather Monday when the Rangers take on left-hander Austin Gomber. Nick Solak will start in left field and bat seventh in the contest.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hot start continues Miller entered Sunday's game as a pinch hitter and went 2-for-3 with a home run, double, four RBI and a second run scored in a 12-6 win over Toronto.

Impact The lefty-batting Miller was not in the starting lineup against a southpaw starter but came off the bench to contribute in a big way. After doubling for Eli White in the fourth inning off righty reliever Julian Merryweather, Miller remained in to play right then left field. His seventh-inning homer was Texas' final run and his second of the season. Miller has hit safely in all three games with three extra-base hits and five RBI. He's also served as the leadoff batter against righties.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus southpaw Miller is not in the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Miller started in left field the first two games of the campaign and went 2-for-8 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored, but he'll head to the bench Sunday with Toronto sending out lefty Hyun Jin Ryu. Nick Solak will start in left for the Rangers as the short side of the platoon.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks leadoff homer Friday Miller went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 10-8 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact The veteran utility player got the start in left field and hit leadoff against right-hander Jose Berrios, and he got Texas off to a flying start by ripping the fourth pitch of the game over the fence in left-center field. Miller figures to see the strong side of a platoon role after posting an OPS of better than .800 against RHP each of the last two seasons, but if he also continues to hit leadoff in those games, his fantasy value would get a further bump.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags Miller started in left field and went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and a run scored in Friday's spring training game against the Giants.

Impact Miller led off the game with a single then promptly stole two bases and scored on a throwing error. He's not expected to lead off for the Rangers -- that's Marcus Semien's job -- but Miller is expected to be the team's primary left fielder. He's also played some third base this spring, but Andy Ibanez is seen as the primary glove at the hot corner. The 32-year-old Miller has hit safely in all eight Cactus League contests, going 10-for-24 with three home runs, two doubles, six RBI, two stolen bases at six runs scored.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swats third spring HR Miller went 1-for-2 with a pinch hit, solo home run in Monday's spring training game against the Mariners.

Impact Miller hit for starting third baseman Andy Ibanez and stayed in the game to play the hot corner. The home run was the third of the Cactus League for Miller, who is 7-for-16 with six RBI over five games. Third base appears to be Ibanez's position to lose, but the multi-positional Miller is in the mix there as well as left field, two positions that were wide open when spring training began.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks second spring homer Miller started at third base, batted leadoff and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a second RBI in Friday's spring training game against the Royals.

Impact Miller is in the mix at third base as well as left field for the Rangers. The utility player is 5-for-11 with a pair of home runs, five RBI and three runs scored over three games. If he doesn't settle in at left field -- both Nick Solak and Eli White have impressed this spring -- the lefty-hitting Miller could overtake the right-handed hitting Andy Ibanez as the starting third baseman or at the very least be the strong side of a platoon.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers sign 3-time All-Star INF Carpenter to minor deal

Veteran infielder Matt Carpenter has signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Five facts about new utility man Miller SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Rangers added to their positional depth signing Brad Miller to a two-year deal this week. He fills a much-needed role...

MARCH 18, 2022 • MLB.COM

Bryant, Freeman make NL West even tougher with big deals

The NL West was already a good division and it should be even tougher in 2022

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brad Miller agrees to $10M, 2-year deal with Rangers

Versatile Brad Miller and Texas have agreed to a $10 million, two-year contract

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against lefty Miller isn't starting Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Miller will head to the bench with left-hander Jesus Luzardo on the mound for Miami. J.T. Realmuto will shift to first base while Andrew Knapp starts at catcher.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Miller isn't starting Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Miller had drawn starts in each of the last five games, but he'll get a breather after he went 0-for-5 with two walks and two strikeouts across the last two contests. Matt Vierling will start at first base and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 20-homer mark Miller went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-6 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact The 31-year-old achieved his second 20-homer season with his fourth-inning blast Friday. His career high is 30 long balls in 152 games with Tampa Bay in 2016, so he'll have to settle for a lower milestone this season. Miller is slashing .231/.320/.471 with 47 RBI, 52 runs scored and three stolen bases across 353 plate appearances. He'll likely continue as a strong-side platoon option at first base to close out the year.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against left-hander Miller isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Miller has gone 0-for-6 with three strikeouts across his last three appearances, and he'll head to the bench with left-hander Keegan Akin on the mound for the Orioles. Matt Vierling will start at first base and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Miller isn't starting Monday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Miller will be out of the lineup for a second straight game with left-hander John Means on the mound for Baltimore. Matt Vierling will start at first base and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Idle versus lefty Miller is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Along with Miller, fellow left-handed hitters Didi Gregorius and Odubel Herrera will bow out of the starting nine with the Mets bringing southpaw Rich Hill to the mound. J.T. Realmuto will replace Miller at first base, while Andrew Knapp picks up a start behind the plate. Miller was in the lineup for each of the past three contests, going 4-for-11 with a solo home run, a double and two additional runs.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wheeler, Phillies hold off Mets 4-3 to boost playoff hopes

Zack Wheeler limited the damage in a short but effective outing against his old team, Brad Miller hit a tiebreaking homer and the Philadelphia Phillies held off the New York Mets 4...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cedes lineup spot to Realmuto Miller is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact After J.T. Realmuto sat out Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Cubs with right shoulder inflammation, the Phillies are easing their top backstop back into action by deploying him at first base, leaving no spot available for Miller. Assuming Realmuto's shoulder issue doesn't prevent him from resuming catching duties in short order, Miller should reclaim a near-everyday role at first base before long. He started five of the previous six games and went 3-for-18 with a home run and four walks.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes impact off bench Miller went 1-for-1 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 6-1 win over Colorado.

Impact The 31-year-old didn't start Saturday's contest, but he entered as a pinch hitter and hit his 18th homer of the year in the seventh inning. Miller is now 3-for-8 with three walks in his last three games. He's slashing .231/.327/.470 with 44 RBI, 47 runs scored and three stolen bases across 321 plate appearances. He's likely to continue in a strong-side platoon role at first base.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Miller is out of the lineup Saturday against the Rockies.

Impact He is hitting .227 with two home runs in 22 at-bats this month. Matt Vierling will start at first base and lead off.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Miller will sit Tuesday against Milwaukee, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Miller hasn't started against a southpaw since mid-June, so it's no surprise to him hit the bench against lefty Eric Lauer even after he homered twice in Monday's series opener. J.T. Realmuto will be the first baseman Tuesday, with Rafael Marchan starting behind the plate.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep twice Miller went 3-for-5 with two homers and three runs scored in Monday's 12-0 win over the Brewers.

Impact Miller launched a pair of solo homers in the fourth and ninth innings of Monday's blowout victory. He's up to 17 home runs this season with five of them coming in his last 10 games. During that span, he's gone 10-for-25 (.400) with eight RBI and just three strikeouts. Miller owns a .792 OPS with 27 extra-base hits through 306 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Miller is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Miller will head to the bench with a lefty in Trevor Rogers due up for Miami -- no surprise given Miller's platoon splits. He also sat earlier in the week against a righty starter, but Miller still looks like the favorite for starts vs. RHP down the stretch given his experience, which could prove important with the Phillies still in the postseason hunt. Rhys Hoskins (abdomen) is out for the year.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Friday Miller is not in the lineup Friday against the Marlins, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Miller finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest despite going 7-for-15 with three homers and six RBI in his past five games. J.T. Realmuto will receive the start at first base while Rafael Marchan works behind the plate against Miami left-hander Jesus Luzardo.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE