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San Diego Padres reliever Mason Miller was placed on the paternity list just 45 minutes before Game 3 of their National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, missing a crucial elimination game. Under MLB rules, players can take up to three days for family matters during the postseason. The Padres responded by adding veteran left-hander Wandy Peralta to the roster as a replacement. Fans and commentators are comparing Miller’s situation to Yankees pitcher Max Fried, who is also expecting but committed to his Game 3 start.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-07,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Mason Miller, the San Diego Padres' star closer, was placed on Major League Baseball's Postseason Paternity List just 45 minutes before Game 3 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park. This move means Miller will miss a critical elimination game for the Padres, who are trailing 2-0 in the series after losing the first two games in Milwaukee. Miller, known for his overpowering fastball that regularly hits 104 mph, had a stellar regular season with 38 saves and a 1.67 ERA. However, he faltered recently by issuing three walks during a crucial save opportunity before Jackson Chourio delivered the game-winning hit on his 40th pitch. The Padres have replaced Miller on their roster with left-hander Wandy Peralta for this pivotal game, hoping to avoid elimination.
Written for “Padres Closer Paternity Leave” on 2026-10-07,
grounded in this article and the 2 other(s) covering the same event.
San Diego Padres All-Star reliever Mason Miller will miss an elimination game against the Milwaukee Brewers after being placed on Major League Baseball’s paternity list ahead of Game 3 of the National League Division Series.
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Miller → miss → Series
Miller couldn't have picked a worse time to step away, leaving San Diego without its top bullpen weapon right before a win-or-go-home Game 3.
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Miller → pick → 3
The team placed him on the paternity list 45 minutes before the start of the game.
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team → place → game
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that → create → newsroom
Under MLB’s postseason paternity rules, Miller is allowed up to three days off.
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Miller → allow → days
The Pads plugged that hole by putting veteran lefty Wandy Peralta on the active roster.
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Pads → plug → roster
If San Diego somehow manages to keep its season alive, Miller gets his spot back whenever he returns.
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he → manage → spot
Baseball fans couldn't help but draw comparisons to Yankees starter Max Fried, who finds himself in the exact same boat.
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who → help → boat
Fried is slated to pitch a crucial Game 3 with his girlfriend due any day, but he publicly confirmed he isn't skipping his start for anything.
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he → slat → anything
Seeing Fried post up for his team while Miller sits out an elimination game brought the debate over playoff priorities right to the forefront.
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Miller → see → forefront
Making matters worse, Miller’s last act on Sunday was a total disappointment.
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act → make → Sunday
Trusted to secure a six-out save in Game 2, he unravelled with two outs and two strikes in the ninth, giving up a walk-off single to Jackson Chourio.
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he → trust → Chourio
Congratulations are in order for the new dad, but if San Diego gets eliminated, fans won't be in much of a mood to celebrate.
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fans → eliminate → mood
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