Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Bobby Miller is aiming to make a comeback in the 2026 season.
The right-hander broke out for the Dodgers in 2023, but struggled to perform and stay in the majors in 2024 and 2025.
“That’s the motivation for me right now, to get back to how I was a few years ago,” Miller said at DodgerFest on Saturday. “I know it’s still in there, and there’s more than that as well.”
Miller ranked as the Dodgers’ No. 2 prospect and best pitching prospect in 2023.
What Happened to Bobby Miller?
As a rookie, Miller made a huge difference in the Dodgers’ regular season in 2023.
He started 22 games, recording an 11-4 record and posting a 3.76 ERA through 124.1 innings pitched. He also logged 119 strikeouts in that time.
Miller caught the injury bug in 2024, landing on the injured list in April and not making his return until June. When healthy, Miller frequently moved between MLB and Triple-A, and had an 8.52 ERA through 13 starts in the bigs.
He maintained a fairly consistent strikeout rate between his first and second seasons, but couldn’t manage his control in the same way. The right-hander gave up 17 homers in 2024 compared to 12 in half as many innings in 2023, and had just two fewer walks in more than 60 fewer innings.
Miller spent a majority of his time in Triple-A in 2025, making just two appearances in MLB. He had a 12.60 ERA through five innings pitched. The former first round pick also struggled in Triple-A, posting a 5.66 ERA through 35 appearances in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League.
Would Bobby Miller Fit in the Rotation?
At the moment, Bobby Miller likely wouldn’t take on a role in the Dodgers’ rotation.
L.A. has a strong six-man unit which took over the postseason in 2025, and they’re not likely to make any changes other than implementing Roki Sasaki in place of Clayton Kershaw.
The Dodgers do have a need for bullpen arms, though, and Miller transitioned to a relief role midway through 2025. If he puts together a solid spring camp, he could find his way back to MLB sooner rather than later.
