Eric Milton
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 207 lbs
- Born: Aug 4, 1975
- Debut: April 5, 1998
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newsbreakers
July 21, 2009
Eric Milton has been transferred from the 15 to the 60-day DL, according to TSN.
Our View:
He underwent lower-back surgery last week to remove a disk herniation, and is out of the season. He is expected to need around three months of recovery time.
July 14, 2009
Eric Milton underwent micro diskectomy on his lower back today, according to the Los Angeles Daily News. The procedure was performed to remove a disk herniation.
Our View:
Milton is expected to be on the shelf for around three months while recovering, meaning he should not be held on fantasy rosters. He is expected to leave the hospital by Wednesday.
July 5, 2009
Eric Milton is making another trip to the 15-day DL due to a lower-back strain, according to TSN. Infielder Blake DeWitt was recalled from Triple-A as the adjoining move.
Our View:
Milton holds a 3.80 ERA and poor 1.52 WHIP over five starts, and will only be missed in NL-only leagues while on the shelf.
June 28, 2009
Eric Milton (back) was alright against Seattle in his return from the DL on Saturday, giving up four runs off seven hits without any walks and seven strikeouts in five innings.
Our View:
Milton was tagged with his first loss of the year with Felix Hernandez dealing for Seattle. He remains a decent option in NL-only leagues as long as he maintains a spot in L.A.'s rotation.
June 24, 2009
Eric Milton is expected to be activated from the disabled list and to and start on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Our View:
Milton is 2-0 with a 2.89 ERA in 18.2 innings pitched this season. He has made only ten starts since 2007, and remains an injury liability as shown by his recent trip to the DL. View him as a spot starter and nothing more.
June 22, 2009
Eric Milton (lower back strain) pitched 5.1 scoreless innings at Single-A Inland Empire on Sunday and is expected to rejoin the Dodgers rotation next weekend, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Manager Joe Torre said Jeff Weaver will head back to the bullpen upon Milton's return. In four starts this season, the veteran lefty is 2-0 with a 2.89 ERA in 18.2 innings. He could be worth the occasional spot start.
June 19, 2009
Eric Milton is eligible to come off the DL Sunday, but he is expected to make one more rehab start before returning to the Dodgers' rotation, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Milton now won't rejoin the Dodgers until late next week. He has been recovering from a strained back. He was 2-0 with a solid 2.89 ERA over four starts prior to landing on the DL.
June 7, 2009
According to the Miami Herald, the Dodgers have placed lefthander Eric Milton on the 15-day disabled list.
Our View:
Milton is dealing with a strained back. The Dodger new addition has been very good this season and was starting to drum up legitimate fantasy interest before the injury. He was replaced on the roster by Blake DeWitt.
June 6, 2009
Eric Milton allowed three runs (only one earned) on eight hits over 4.1 innings in Friday's 4-3 win over the Phillies at Dodger Stadium. He had one walk and three strikeouts.
Our View:
Milton took a no-decision, and had his two-game winning streak snapped. He has allowed two or less earned runs in each of his four starts, and is worth targeting if still dangling on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues.
May 31, 2009
Eric Milton improved to 2-0 on Sunday, giving up two runs off six hits and one walk while striking out four in 5.1 innings against the Cubs.
Our View:
Milton has looked fine in all three of his starts thus far. With Eric Stults being placed on the DL, Milton will remain in the Dodgers' five-man rotation despite the return of Hiroki Kuroda on Monday.
May 16, 2009
Eric Milton only gave up two runs on two hits on Saturday, but he only lasted four innings in his first start of the season. Milton did not factor into the decision, but he walked four and struck out three.
Our View:
Milton wasn't bad today, but he wasn't great either. He has no fantasy value at this point, as it is a long shot he remains in the rotation for long. Don't waste a spot on him in any league.
May 15, 2009
Eric Milton has been recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque by the Dodgers, according to the Associated Press. James McDonald was sent down as the adjoining move.
Our View:
Milton has not pitched in the majors since 2007, when he held a poor 5.17 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 31.1 innings of work (six starts). Milton will start Saturday's game against the Marlins in place of Jeff Weaver, but the 33-year-old vet is only worth a look for deeper NL-only leagues.
May 8, 2009
Eric Milton threw six scoreless innings for Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday to improve his record to 3-2. He allowed only two hits, no walks and fanned five.
Our View:
Yep, that Eric Milton. The veteran lefty has pitched very well at Albuquerque with a 3.00 ERA in 6 starts, and it is notable that he is pitching in one of the best hitter's environments in the minors. Still, the Dodgers have not given him a promotion despite ample opportunity.
February 12, 2009
Eric Milton signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers, according to LA Dugout.com.
Our View:
Milton could land in the bullpen or towards the end of the Dodgers rotation. He had Tommy John surgery in 2007 and spent last year recovering in the Yankees minor league system.
February 11, 2009
Pitcher Eric Milton and the L.A. Dodgers are closing in on a deal on a minor-league contract that should be finalized soon, according to the L.A. Daily News.
Our View:
Milton was with the Yankees' Triple-A season for just six starts last year. He was coming back from Tommy John surgery.
January 15, 2009
The Phillies have been monitoring Eric Milton, according to the Philadelphia Daily News.
Our View:
The lefty is recovering from elbow surgery, and does not appear to be a viable option at this time.
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