The Reds reassigned Wade Miley (elbow) to minor-league camp Sunday, per team updates, as he continues recovering from last June’s elbow surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Miley’s first spring outing Tuesday against hitters, post-June elbow surgery, isn’t enough for a big-league return by Opening Day, targeting May on his minor-league deal with the Reds. The 38-year-old progresses slowly. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his veteran arm for a midseason boost to Cincinnati’s 2025 rotation if rehab stays on track.

Wade Miley (elbow) threw 20 pitches to hitters Tuesday, per team updates, his first since a hybrid Tommy John surgery last June, aiming for a May Reds return.

Fantasy Impact

Miley’s 20-pitch session Tuesday, using all pitches post-June elbow surgery, marks progress toward a May Reds debut, with more live BP and spring games ahead. His role remains undefined in Cincinnati’s staff. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should stash him, expecting his veteran savvy to bolster the rotation or bullpen once he’s fully ramped up by midseason.

Wade Miley has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Cincinnati Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Miley underwent Tommy John surgery last season and is targeting a mid to late-May return.

Wade Miley will undergo Tommy John surgery.

Fantasy Impact

According to McCalvy, Miley will spend the next 10-12 months rehabbing and then decide whether to continue his career. It is a tough setback for the veteran pitcher.

The Brewers placed Wade Miley on the 15-day IL with left elbow inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

Miley will hit the injured list for the second time this season. The team has not released a timetable for Miley’s injury yet. Tobias Myers will take his spot on the roster.