Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller is trying to get back to the big leagues. Miller was one of three starting pitchers competing for the final spot in the rotation this spring, but being hit by a comebacker in the Cactus League opener effectively ended his chances.

The Dodgers optioned Miller to Triple-A and he made his 2025 debut with the Oklahoma City Comets. Miller had an extremely productive outing, retiring 12 of his final 14 batters. He allowed two hits, two walks, and no runs across 4.2 innings pitched. The right-hander added four strikeouts.

Miller’s 78-pitch outing showed consistent placement with his fastball, curveball, changeup, and sinker. His fastball reached 99 mph.

The 25-year-old faced much adversity throughout the 2024 campaign. While he was coming off a remarkable rookie season, Miller struggled mightily in his sophomore year, logging a 9.34 ERA in 10 starts after his return from the injured list.

The Dodgers optioned the right-hander to the minors in July. Though Miller was called up briefly later in the season, the right-hander was demoted once again by September.

Now, he’s hoping to prove he is worth a big league roster spot. Miller’s strong performance at Triple-A comes as no surprise, given he told Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain he was felt this spring was his best camp yet.

“I’m feeling better than I have in any other spring training,” Miller said to Dodgers Nation at Camelback Ranch earlier this spring. “This, so far, has been my best spring and best offseason of any offseason I’ve had in pro ball so far.”

As the season continues, the Dodgers may turn to Miller as injuries or demotions transpire.