Cubs Designate Hoby Milner For Assignment

By Darragh McDonald | at August 28, 2026 1:54pm CDT The Cubs have designated left-hander Hoby Milner for assignment, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Milner was on the 15-day injured list. Chicago’s 40-man roster count drops to 39. Milner, 35, signed with the Cubs this offseason. It’s a one-year deal with a $3.75MM salary. The lefty made 38 appearances for the club before hitting the IL in June due to an appendectomy. He started a rehab assignment at the end of July. A rehab assignment for a pitcher has a 30-day limit. WIth that window coming to a close, it...