Prior to Sundays game the Cubs made a roster move adding speedy outfielder Ian Miller to the roster, in a corresponding move the team transferred RHP James Norwood to the 45-day injured list.
Miller was signed to a minor league contract and was having an excellent Spring Training before the COVID-19 shut down really ruined his chance of making the opening day roster. He will take Kris Bryants spot on the roster.
The 27-year old made his major league debut in 2019 for the Minnesota and went just 3-17 with a double. He was very good in AAA split between the Seattle Mariners and Twins organizations hitting .264/.346/.431 with 11 home runs while stealing 35 bases in 42 attempts.
Miller will most likely see most of his playing time as a defensive replacement/pinch runner as he is very fast and is considered a very good defensive outfielder. If he plays well he could potentially put Albert Almora Jr on notice.
Although he is primarily a speed and defense guy he does provide the Cubs with some contact skills that they have been lacking lately. He struck out just 89 times in 514 AAA plate appearances, he doesn't hit for a ton of power, but a .167 ISO is certainly respectable
Norwood hasn't appeared in a game since July 29 and has been on the injured list since August 2nd with right shoulder inflammation.
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