The Los Angeles Dodgers activated pitcher Bobby Miller from the 60-day injured list prior to Saturday’s game against the Washington Nationals.
Kyle Hurt was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City, and Alek Thomas was designated for assignment in order to make room for Miller on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster.
Hurt had been up with the team since Aug. 16, when he was recalled as the corresponding move to Justin Wrobleski landing on the injured list. Hurt has gone 4-1 with a 4.33 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 43 games (one start) over multiple stints up with the Dodgers.
Thomas is now on waivers for the second time this season. He was traded to the Dodgers after getting designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks in May.
Thomas reported to the Dodgers’ Spring Training facility before joining the Comets and remained in the Minor Leagues until Andy Pages suffered a left hand fracture. Thomas made an immediate impact upon getting recalled to fill in as the Dodgers’ primary center fielder but was part of the team’s flurry of roster moves at the start of September.
The 26-year-old spoke highly of his experience in the Dodgers organization, which may be coming to an end if another team claims Thomas off waivers. However, it’s worth noting he would not be eligible for the postseason if joining a new team.
Bobby Miller’s rehab assignment
Miller transitioned to a relief role late in the 2025 season, but he had been dealing with a shoulder issue that kept him out all of Spring Training and the first half of 2026.
He began a rehab assignment with the Comets in early August and in seven appearances, pitched to a 3.86 ERA and 0.92 WHIP with 17 strikeouts and four walks in 14 innings. Miller completed his rehab assignment with five scoreless innings across three appearances, giving up just one hit while striking out five during that span.
Still just 27 years of age, Miller is looking to reinvent himself with the Dodgers as a high-octane right-handed reliever, which would be a welcomed addition to the team’s ailing bullpen down the stretch. Miller touched 99 mph in his recent Triple-A outings, but being able to command his stuff has always been the key.
Miller is a former top prospect of the Dodgers who had brief success at the Major League level as a starter in 2023. He was unable to replicate that success early in 2024 and then got injured, facing a long recovery process to get back to the big leagues for the first time in over a year.
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