"I'm excited to just be playing again," Miller said, "but this definitely a trip I didn't want to miss. Coming back here is pretty cool, a lot of good memories."
Miller is one of five Rays who spent time in Seattle. First baseman Logan Morrison, catcher Jesus Sucre, infielder Rickie Weeks Jr. and reliever Danny Farquhar join Miller in facing off against their former club.
Rays manager Kevin Cash is more excited about regaining another left-handed bat with some pop to his lineup. Miller got off to slow start before landing on the disabled list after a breakout campaign where he hit 30 home runs and knocked in 81 runs in 2016.