Bobby Miller DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller was optioned to Triple-A. Miller was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will begin his season with Triple-A Oklahoma City instead. After a promising rookie season where he posted a 3.76 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP across 124 1/3 frames, he took a significant step back in 2024. Last summer, Miller tossed 56 innings to the tune of a high 8.52 ERA and a 1.77 WHIP. He tallied 52 punchouts and served up walks at a high 11.6 percent rate. He also generated a hefty 47.2 percent hard-hit rate and a 11.5 percent barrel rate, which placed him in the second and third percentiles respectively. Fantasy managers should monitor his status at Triple-A as he could return to the majors if the Dodgers need additional depth later in the summer. He should not be targeted in any redraft formats.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller (head) is out of concussion protocol and has resumed throwing bullpen sessions. The 25-year-old was struck by a comebacker in their first spring training contest. However, it appears Miller is nearing a return to action and has not faced any setbacks. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he could be cleared to return to the Cactus League in the coming days. After an impressive rookie campaign, the young right-hander took a step back last season as he held an 8.52 ERA with a 1.77 WHIP across 56 innings of work. In 2023, Miller posted a promising 3.76 ERA with a 1.10 WHIP and 119 punchouts across 124 1/3 innings. Miller will likely continue to compete for a role at the back of the Dodgers rotation. However, given their current starting pitching depth, he may need to open the season at Triple-A.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-hander Bobby Miller (head) will resume throwing on Monday in camp. In a scary scene in the team's Cactus League opener last Thursday against the Chicago Cubs, Miller was hit in the head by a line drive. The 25-year-old thankfully was able to walk off the field under his own power, but he was put in the league's concussion protocol and didn't throw over the weekend. He avoided a serious injury, though, and seemingly has cleared the concussion protocol. Barring a setback, it looks like Miller will be ready for Opening Day in Tokyo, Japan, on March 18 against the Chicago Cubs, but it's unclear when he might be allowed to pitch in another Cactus League game. After struggling mightily in his second year in 2024 with the Dodgers, dealing with an injury and being demoted to the minors, Miller is no lock to make the Opening Day roster.