The Brewers declined their end of a $12MM mutual option on , Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Theyll pay a $1.5MM buyout to send him back to free agency. Its an easy call for the team. Hell mi s a good chunk of the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in April. A $12MM salary for Miley wouldve been rich even if J.J. Redick Jersey he were healthy. The veteran left-hander signed for $8.5MM last winter, taking the form of a $7MM salary and the option buyout. That was after a season in which he turned in a 3.14 ERA over 23 starts. He took the ball just twice this year before his elbow gave out. Miley has battled injuries in recent years. Elbow and shoulder troubles have hampered him since 2022. When healthy, the 37-year-old (38 next month) has managed strong results despite middling velocity and whiff rates. Miley has posted a sub-4.00 ERA in each of the past three seasons in which he has topped 100 innings. A suming hes going to continue pitching, Miley should land an incentive-laden deal. A minor league contract isnt out of the question, though it wouldnt be surprising if he secures a base salary in the $2-4MM range with the ability to tack on earnings based on next years workload. Mileys option is one of a staggering seven decisions involving the Brewers. holds an $18MM player option. Milwaukee has easy calls to exercise team options on and . The Brewers have an option on , wholl be eligible for arbitration even if they decline it. , and each have mutual options. Theyre all likely to become free agents. Will Magnay Jersey