This season could be pivotal for Bobby Miller and his career trajectory that has fallen off course since becoming the top Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect.<\/p>\n
Miller fared well upon making his MLB debut in 2023, only to struggle the following season and make just two appearances for the Dodgers last year. The 26-year-old hasn’t been mentioned among the pitching depth<\/a> the Dodgers will rely on to start the season, but there is a health factor anyhow.<\/p>\n According to Jack Harris<\/a> of the California Post, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Miller is dealing with right shoulder or arm trouble.<\/p>\n Bobby Miller has not thrown off a mound yet this spring because of arm\/shoulder issue, but he is hoping to start ramping up more in the next few weeks.<\/p>\n This marks a second consecutive Spring Training in which health has been a factor for the right-hander. Last year he was struck in the head by a comebacker and pitched in just the one exhibition game.<\/p>\n Miller not yet being at the point of throwing a bullpen session could impact his availability come the start of the season. Blake Snell is in a similar position<\/a> and has essentially been ruled out for Opening Day. One difference between the two, of course, was Miller projects begin the year with Triple-A Oklahoma City.<\/p>\n Miller previously dealt with right shoulder inflammation in 2024 that forced him to the injured list after just three starts. It caused him to miss two months, and Miller was\u00a0demoted to Triple-A<\/a>\u00a0four starts after getting activated. <\/p>\n Miller returned to the Dodgers roster in the middle of August that year but continued to be saddled by inconsistency over his next six starts to finish the season.<\/p>\n What is Bobby Miller’s role?<\/p>\n