MILWAUKEE — Former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Shelby Miller will be out for the remainder of the season after being placed on the 60-day injured list on Tuesday by the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Shelby Miller (55) leaves the game after suffering an injury during the eighth inning of their game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, September 1, 2025, at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. © Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The 34-year-old pitcher was removed from Monday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 8th inning with visible discomfort. Upon further imaging, Miller was diagnosed with a UCL sprain and will look for more opinions from doctors in the coming days on how to approach the injury.
However, the former D-Back is now possibly looking at a second Tommy John surgery that would put him out for the next season. When asked if he would consider retirement, Miller said “possibly,” but believes there’s still more he can give.
“I feel like I was having a really good year,” Shelby said, according to MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy. “I think there’s still a chance for me to go out there and play. It would just really depend on how I feel physically, where I’m at mentally… I think there’s plenty left in the tank as far as physical ability.”
May 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Shelby Miller (18) throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Miller recently joined the Brewers in August, being traded from the D-Backs to Milwaukee at the trade deadline. Before leaving Arizona, the right-handed pitcher had cemented himself as an integral part of the bullpen and was often used as the team’s closer if Justin Martinez wasn’t available.
In his time with the Diamondbacks this season, Miller posted a 1.98 ERA and 10 saves in 36.1 innings. It was his second stint with the Diamondbacks, having previously played for the team from 2016 to 2018.
Jun 5, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Shelby Miller (18) reacts after the Diamondbacks defeated the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
With an uncertain future ahead, the former Diamondback will weigh his options as he begins his long road to recovery.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde.
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