The Chicago Cubs have signed left-handed relief pitcher Hoby Milner to a contract, according to multiple reports.

According to ESPN and The Athletic, Milner has inked a 1-year contract with the Cubs that will pay him $3.75 million for the 2025 season.

Milner Cubs deal is $3.75 mill with incentives, per sources. — Britt Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) December 11, 2025

Milner appeared in 73 games with the Texas Rangers last season, posting a 3-4 record and a 3.84 ERA. He had 58 strikeouts in 70.1 innings, but did register a -0.6 WAR, his second consecutive season with a negative Wins Above Replacement.

Notably, Milner had a strong 2023 season with the Milwaukee Brewers, Craig Counsell’s final season as manager. He had a 1.82 ERA in 73 appearances, allowing just 13 walks in 64.1 innings.

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