In the wake of Nico Hoerner’s injury, the Cubs had a flurry of rumor, innuendo, and actual activity. Rafael Ortega was added to the roster, Shelby Miller was designated for assignment, and I doff my chapeau in your general direction if that was your assessment. I was wrong. As I assess the maneuvers, I’m okay with it. Miller was a short-term piece, and nothing substantial was lost. In theory, the Cubs could even trade Miller for something to improve the system long-term. I put forth that the Miller trip through the DFA Portal is a credit check for Jed Hoyer.
Could the Cubs get any value for Shelby Miller in trade?
