Phils lose lefty Milner to Tribe in Rule 5 Draft

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The Phillies thought they might lose a couple players in Thursday’s Rule 5 Draft.

They lost only one, as the Indians selected left-handed sidearmer Hoby Milner with the 15th pick in the Draft. Milner, 25, posted a 2.49 ERA in 49 appearances with Double-A Reading and Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

• Rule 5 Draft results

Outfielder Andrew Pullin had been a candidate to be selected, but he was not. Pullin, 23, hit a combined .322 with 21 doubles, two triples, 14 home runs, 51 RBIs and an .885 OPS in 359 plate …

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