Why did the Reds get rid of Wade Miley?

Why did the Reds get rid of Wade Miley?

Reds general manager Nick Krall said the move came after the club had tried to find a trade partner for Miley over “the last couple weeks,” but received little interest.

Did Wade Miley get traded?

Miley has a $10 million club option for 2022, but the Reds opted not to pick it up and placed the 34-year-old pitcher on waivers instead. General manager Nick Krall said Friday the team attempted to trade Miley recently but “didn’t have a buyer.”

How did Cubs get Wade Miley?

Cubs claim Miley, pick up 2022 option On Friday, the Cubs claimed veteran left-hander Wade Miley off waivers from the Reds, and then Chicago made the official step of picking up the pitcher’s $10 million team option for 2022 prior to Sunday’s deadline.