Ryan

Miller

Miller will compete in Tigers camp for a spot in the club’s season-opening bullpen after being released last month by the rebuilding Angels. The 28-year-old righty recorded a respectable 4.15 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 11/8 K/BB ratio across 13 innings (13 appearances) last year in his big-league debut. He’ll bolster Detroit’s organizational relief depth heading into next year.

Miller went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment last week by the Angels to free up a roster spot for veteran starter Kyle Hendricks. The 28-year-old righty posted a serviceable 4.15 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 11/8 K/BB ratio across 13 innings (13 appearances) last year in his first taste of the majors.

The Halos needed to free up a spot on their 40-man roster for Kyle Hendricks and unfortunately Miller was the odd-man out this time around. The 28-year-old right-hander made his big-league debut with the Angels in 2024, registering a 4.15 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and an 11/8 K/BB ratio over his 13 frames. There’s a decent chance that he’ll pass through waivers unclaimed and continue to function as extra bullpen depth for the Angels at the Triple-A level.

Miller, 28, will get a chance to make his MLB debut if/when he gets into a game for the Angels. The right-hander pitched well in the PCL with a 2.45 ERA in 34 appearances. He takes the roster spot off Matt Moore, with Moore placed on the 15-day injured list.