In 2023, Owen Miller was suited up for Craig Counsell under the Milwaukee Brewers. Two seasons later, he now is rejoining his former skipper as a member of the Chicago Cubs.
Miller’s deal with the Cubs is a minor league deal, meaning there’s no guarantee that he will play in the big leagues for Counsell. However, if he does get to Chicago, the hope is that he can rekindle some of the success he previously had.
Owen Miller looking to rekindle 2023 breakout under Craig Counsell with Chicago Cubs
Jun 7, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell (30) congratulates Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Owen Miller (6) after scoring a run against the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Miller, a Wisconsin native, joined his home state via trade prior to the 2023 season starting. He did a little bit of everything under Counsell that first year, including seeing game action at first base, second base, third base, left field, and right field. As a staple in the lineup from Opening Day, that year he also managed to impressively carry a batting average over .300 through the middle of June, before falling into a deep slump and being demoted to the minor leagues in August.
A year later, after a disappointing 2024 season, Miller was traded to the Colorado Rockies. He made just nine appearances in 2025 with the Rockies and now will have to battle his way back up to the big leagues.
As a versatile ballplayer capable of handling multiple positions and with a proven track record of having success at the major league level, Miller is a quietly savvy addition. If he’s able to tap back into any of the breakout form he showed in 2023, if given the opportunity, a potential call-up could end up being a significant win for Chicago.
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