CLEARWATER, Fla. - Hoby Milner was a middling starter-turned-reliever at the end of the 2015 season who was lucky to hit 90 mph. The lefthander needed a change and the Phillies suggested that he lower his arm slot and pitch with a sidearm delivery. Milner did and success followed.
Milner returned to the Phillies on Sunday after spending six weeks with the Cleveland Indians, who selected Milner in the Rule 5 draft but were unable to keep the lefthander on the 25-man roster. He will likely start the season at triple A, but fans can expect to see Milner reach the big leagues in 2017.