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Chicago Cubs Lose Versatile Infielder to MLB Free Agency

Owen Miller is a free agent again, and the path that got him there was shorter than a full season with the Chicago Cubs. The 29-year-old infielder elected minor league free agency after the 2026 regular season, a move listed…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 3:53 PM
Chicago Cubs Lose Versatile Infielder to MLB Free Agency
Key Things to Know
  • Owen Miller elected minor league free agency following the 2026 regular season with the Chicago Cubs.
  • Miller departed via free agency using his contractual Article XX-D rights after being outrighted in August.
  • The 29-year-old infielder appeared in only one major league game for the Cubs during the 2026 campaign.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Infielder Owen Miller has elected minor league free agency following the conclusion of the 2026 regular season with the Chicago Cubs. The 29-year-old exercised his contractual Article XX-D rights after being outrighted to Triple-A Iowa in August, ending his tenure with the organization as a free agent.

Miller signed a minor league deal with Chicago in February and made just one major league appearance as a defensive replacement. Across 113 Triple-A games for Iowa, he recorded 129 hits, seven home runs, and 61 RBIs while providing multi-position infield depth.

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