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Brewers Acquire Shelby Miller

By Anthony Franco | July 31, 2025 at 5:32pm CDT

The Brewers acquired injured pitchers Shelby Miller and Jordan Montgomery from the Diamondbacks for a player to be named later or cash. Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports that Milwaukee is absorbing $2MM of the approximate $7.1MM remaining on Montgomery’s $22.5MM salary. The D-Backs are seemingly kicking in a little over $5MM.

It’s a pure salary dump for Arizona. Montgomery underwent Tommy John surgery in Spring Training. He’ll be a free agent at season’s end. He’s on the 60-day injured list and won’t have any impact on the Brewers’ season. They’re letting the D-Backs off the hook for a small portion of the remaining salary to effectively purchase Miller without needing to give up any young talent.

Miller is on the injured list himself after sustaining a forearm strain a few weeks ago. He avoided surgery and is expected back this season. GM Matt Arnold told reporters (including Todd Rosiak of The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel) that he’d spoken to Miller about his recovery. Arnold said the righty has had sharp stuff in bullpen sessions and might not be far away from a rehab assignment.

Before the injury, the 34-year-old Miller looked like one of the best rental relievers available. He’d taken over Arizona’s closer role and had fired 36 1/3 innings of 1.98 ERA ball. There’s obviously no guarantee that he’ll maintain that form after an arm injury, but Milwaukee is only spending a few million dollars to find out. Miller himself is playing on a $1MM salary after signing an offseason minor league deal; the only somewhat significant money that the Brewers are taking is the cash they’re eating on Montgomery.

The Brewers already have one of the game’s deepest bullpens. Miller could add another weapon for the stretch run and into the postseason. Milwaukee can feel pretty well assured that they’re going to make the playoffs in some capacity. Miller has a shot to play a big role in October if he comes back strong.

Robert Murray of FanSided reported the Brewers were acquiring Miller. Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic had Montgomery’s inclusion.

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80 Comments

  1. mattmoney

    18 hours ago

    Buzzer beater!!!

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    • Bryc3 Harp3r

      18 hours ago

      What are the JorMont details is what I wanna know

      1
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      • Dbacker89

        17 hours ago

        The Brewers pay a portion of his remaining salary, they get Miller.

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      • Phunkzilla

        16 hours ago

        DBacks needed a salary dump. He won’t pitch for the Brewers

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  2. This one belongs to the Reds

    18 hours ago

    Explains why they cut Nestor loose.

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    • AaronAngst

      18 hours ago

      Not really.

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    • ryrockak

      18 hours ago

      No they were already going to trade Nestor or W.
      They still have 3 promising young SP in the minors who have all had success in the majors

      2
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      • tangerinepony

        17 hours ago

        Henderson, Patrick and Myers who is up with the crew in relief. Are those the 3?

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        • colonel flagg

          17 hours ago

          Maybe add Gasser to the mix.

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    • Phunkzilla

      16 hours ago

      He had TJ surgery.. crazy Brewers fans think they have something to say and they dont have any info lol

      1
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      • dlaurenzi

        15 hours ago

        They are paying his salary to get miller. We all know he won’t ever pitch for the Brewers. Called a salary dump for Arizona

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      • brewsingblue82

        14 hours ago

        Not sure who’s saying we have something with Montgomery. He wasn’t even good last year either. But most also likely knew he was injured and not for the year. Pretty sure most people saying the brewers have anything by acquiring Montgomery are being sarcastic.

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        • MysterySpot

          14 hours ago

          Literally no one did. He just wanted to hear himself talk I guess

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  3. Westbound and down

    18 hours ago

    Great pick up, if this were 2013.

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    • Simbosargos

      18 hours ago

      Hes been great this year. He’s hurt though.

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    • GabrielMorenoSuperfan

      18 hours ago

      It’s a good pickup now actually! He’s been pretty good this year. I’m really hoping this turns out better than the last DBacks Shelby Miller trade.

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  4. Cody G

    18 hours ago

    His 10th team, at his age he could beat rich hill at this pace.

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    • Jeremy320

      17 hours ago

      Miller was in the Brewers organization in 2019.

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      • Cody G

        13 hours ago

        Doesn’t really count though, hill pitched for the cardinals minor league org and no one counted it.

        Reply
  5. DarkGhost

    18 hours ago

    Trade includes more than just miller on the dbacks side per Gambo

    Reply
  6. Unclemike1526

    18 hours ago

    So they dumped Cortes and traded for Miller. That’s one injury traded for another. Curious but not scary. Montgomery? That’s even weirder. He’s not re signing with them.

    Reply
    • MarkieFresh

      17 hours ago

      Accounting thing, I’m presuming Brewers cut JMo immediately.

      Reply
      • Jeremy320

        17 hours ago

        Can’t until after the season. 60-day IL. Union rules.

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    • Phunkzilla

      16 hours ago

      Not weirder. Cortes will want to he a starter. No spot for him and Crew wants relievers

      Reply
    • Russell Branyan

      11 hours ago

      Kind of flush with starters atm, though that can change in a second, but the Pen is starting to show signs of wearing down now. For better or worse they leaned pretty heavily on the leverage guys 1st half.

      Reply
  7. stubby66

    18 hours ago

    Brewers actually turned his career around when he was in our minors

    Reply
    • Unclemike1526

      18 hours ago

      Montgomery’s Fiance/Wife is in Doctor prep in Boston so I’m guessing he’ll go there or somewhere near there.

      Reply
    • Cody G

      13 hours ago

      He pitched in 2019 with them and proceeded to have a 7 era in the majors until 2023. Kind of a stretch

      Reply
  8. FenwayFanatic

    18 hours ago

    Montgomery is crazy

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  9. GabrielMorenoSuperfan

    18 hours ago

    Why Montgomery? What?

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    • Rsox

      18 hours ago

      Could be the D’backs are kicking in cash, could be to minimize the return for Miller

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      • Jeremy320

        17 hours ago

        Az owner doesn’t like him. IL so can’t cut him. Milwaukee offered to get him out the AZ organization and is probably paying some of the salary.

        Reply
      • stevewpants

        17 hours ago

        From how Brewers operate I think you’re onto something with minimizing the return Rsox. Take on rest on Monty contract so you can give up next to nothing prospect wise for a guy who might help the bullpen if he gets healthy. Very fringe move.

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      • GabrielMorenoSuperfan

        17 hours ago

        Checks out

        Reply
  10. AL B DAMNED

    18 hours ago

    Dbacks ditch Carroll Shelby
    Mustang bitten by rattlesnake!

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  11. Salzilla

    18 hours ago

    Wow wacky.

    Reply
  12. RunDMC

    18 hours ago

    When a key signing becomes a Deadline throw-in in 2 years time.

    Reply
  13. DarkSide830

    18 hours ago

    Goofy deal

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    • stubby66

      17 hours ago

      I’m guessing that Diamondbacks are throwing money in deal. The owner hates him publicly so this allows Montgomery to be able to rehab with us until he is a free agent and now the owner doesn’t have to look at him

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  14. Friarguy19

    18 hours ago

    It’d be interesting to see what Montgomery can do next year.

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    • laynestaley2002

      18 hours ago

      He’s a free agent at the end of this season. So who knows where, or IF, he will be pitching next year.

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      Reply
  15. CardsFan57

    18 hours ago

    So the Brewers provide salary relief for Montgomery as part of the trade. Interesting.

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    • Jeremy320

      17 hours ago

      Mental relief also. Recall the AZ owner doesn’t like him and being on the IL could not cut him until after the season. Owner is probably tired of signing his checks and seeing him around rehabbing.

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  16. MeowMeow

    18 hours ago

    I didn’t think you could trade a player who’s on the injured list for as long as Montgomery has been.

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  17. gormanthomasrules

    18 hours ago

    Make this make sense!

    1
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    • YankeesBleacherCreature

      17 hours ago

      Brewers give up nothing for Miller and absorb most of Monty’s remaining salary.

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      • stevewpants

        17 hours ago

        So as not to give up any prospects of note.

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        • gormanthomasrules

          17 hours ago

          But we have a bunch fop guys who we’re going to lose to Rule 5 this offseason anyway Couldn’t we have negotiated one of those for Miller instead? We finally take on money and it’s for this?

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        • gormanthomasrules

          17 hours ago

          And Miller’s hurt anyway. Why does this feel like another Matt Bush deal? At least Miller is a better human.

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        • stevewpants

          17 hours ago

          I’m just guessing on all this Gorman, I agree with your points, I’m also just trying to make sense of this particular deal, not saying I like it

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        • Russell Branyan

          11 hours ago

          The Brewers only have 1 obvious rule 5 add in Coleman Crow this off-season, Areianmo was a borderline case, but they already moved him for Jansen.
          Guys like Childers, Murray, and Yeager could maybe be protected, but those are all very longshot adds, and likely have little to 0 appeal.
          Murray also adds some current value in the form of emergency SS depth, God help them

          Reply
      • SharksFan91

        17 hours ago

        MKE needed to make their profits look smaller for tax purposes.

        Reply
  18. holecamels35

    18 hours ago

    Monty pitching with his different arm to give them some help for the stretch run.

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  19. mad1

    17 hours ago

    The brewers, in need of hitters for about three years now, opt to add two injured pitchers and no hitters. Very strange

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    • MysterySpot

      17 hours ago

      Well, Vaughn was a hitting addition, just a month before the deadline. Jansen a definite upgrade over Haase, especially hitting. I don’t know much about Lockridge but gotta imagine he at least pushes out Siegler.

      Miller is close to a rehab assignment and had an amazing first half of the season. Taking on Montgomery’s contract just means MKE doesn’t give a prospect back, making the trade a salary dump.

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  20. sfjackcoke

    17 hours ago

    Is it plausible Hoskins goes the other way with the emergence of Vaughn?

    Montgomery goes on the 60 day so a net sum zero 40 man impact with the addition of Miller? The $ here does not make an sense

    Reply
    • MysterySpot

      17 hours ago

      No, it’s cash or PTBNL going back. It’s basically a salary dump for AZ

      Reply
  21. Jeremy320

    17 hours ago

    Jordan Montgomery is eligible for a qualifying offer. Also, Milwaukee might extend him like they did Woodruff. 2 year deal w/ a mutual option in the 3rd. Interesting options here.

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    • Jeremy320

      17 hours ago

      His rehab is going to take him into the 2026 season.

      Reply
      • sports_fan9921

        16 hours ago

        They can’t give him a qualifying offer. He would accept it.

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      • bazbal

        15 hours ago

        Because he was traded mid-season, he can’t get a qualifying offer.

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    • Jeremy320

      17 hours ago

      Gives JM peace of mind. Does not need to seek out a contract while recovering and will get his “prove-it” year in 2027. Continuity in the rehab. Also, he spent several months at the Brewer’s AZ facility in 2019 already. 2 years $20m (including a 2028 mutual option with $10m buy-out ~ mirror the Woodruff contract)

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      • bazbal

        15 hours ago

        I doubt that the Brewers will extend him. Next year they will have Peralta, Priester, Misiorowski,( hopefully) a re-signed Woodruff and Gasser, as well as Logan Henderson and Chad Patrick up from the minors. If need be, Ashby and/or Hall could be converted to starting. They won’t need to spend millions on an aging pitcher who has had two elbow surgeries and who isn’t that great even when healthy.

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        • Jeremy320

          13 hours ago

          He was excellent when healthy in Texas, NY and stl. Better than excellent actually. His tenure in the desert has been bad since the late signing.

          Reply
        • mikeyst13

          3 hours ago

          We’ll see about Peralta and Woody. I would like to think that after the VERY player friendly contract they gave him to allow him to rehab for a year and a half he’ll be a little team friendly this time around. Peralta with only one year left scares me though. Would be a very typical time for the Brewers to trade him in the off season. Gonna say there is a 50/50 shot he’s back, probably less if Woody signs or opts in. With Miz, Priester, Gasser, Myers, Henderson, Patrick all there if Woody is back Freddie may be gone for prospects….

          Reply
  22. straightuphonestguy

    17 hours ago

    I need the financial details on this trade. I’m still scratching my head.

    Reply
  23. Angels & NL West

    17 hours ago

    Gotta be a salary dump of Monty and Dbacks get virtually nothing in return for Miller. Good pick up by the Brewers. Miller is pitching very well this year and, barring any setbacks, will be coming off the IL any day now. Beeks would have been a good under the radar pick up, as well.

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  24. AI GM

    17 hours ago

    Nice pen arm

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  25. Logjammer D'Baggagecling

    17 hours ago

    For who though?

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    • Angels & NL West

      17 hours ago

      Probably no one. Brewers will take on some, or all, of Montys contract.

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      • drdback

        17 hours ago

        Still wouldn’t be a bad deal.

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  26. Jeremy320

    17 hours ago

    So, JM is 32, had his first TMJ in 2018 and was under the knife in late March this year. He is an FA after the season. He is definitely looking for a contract that includes 2026 rehab. Bet the Brewers extend him one. Smart investment could get a TOR arm in 2027, maybe some innings in late 2026, for about $20m spread over 3 seasons and would be QO eligible.

    Reply
  27. Bernie Smith

    17 hours ago

    Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro reported that the D-backs did not get anything back in the deal, while the Brewers took on a chunk of Montgomery’s contract. Arizona saved $3 million with the trade, per Gambadoro.

    so the Brewers basically paid $3 million dollars for Miller.

    it looks like Nestor ended up getting Miller and Lockridge

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    • sfjackcoke

      16 hours ago

      This makes more sense, MIL took just a part of the contract, not the whole thing. Basically enough that a PTBNL aka Joe Bag of Balls goes to AZ.

      I wonder what AZ’s CBT looks like now and are they gonna QO Gallen now?

      Reply
  28. Homer_Heins

    16 hours ago

    Good luck, Shelby. We are proud of you that you redeemed yourself after your first day with the diamondbacks.

    Reply
  29. st.lewis

    14 hours ago

    Fitting that a guy named Miller is now a Brewer. Cubs should trade Busch to St. Louis

    Reply
  30. SharksFan91

    13 hours ago

    The Brewer “tradition” continues.

    Reply
  31. SharksFan91

    13 hours ago

    Tell me again how Mark A. said it’s not about the $$! lol
    There’s a fine line between confidence and arrogance. Not only is the Milwaukee front office arrogant, they’re also stubborn!

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    • marshalledwards82

      13 hours ago

      k

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  32. Enregistre

    10 hours ago

    The Brewers are paying Cortes in full ($2.4m), another $2m to Montgomery not to pitch for them, and gave up an 18-year-old Dominican prospect in exchange for Lockridge and Miller. An AAAA player and an injured reliever.

    Just bad work.

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