Mason Miller Returns to Padres' Bullpen for Game 4 of NL Division Series After Paternity Absence
Miller returns after missing one playoff game, and the Padres hope his 104 mph fastball steadies a bullpen facing elimination.
- All-Star closer Mason Miller returns to the San Diego Padres bullpen on Wednesday for Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers after being activated from the paternity list.
- The Padres placed Miller on the paternity list ahead of Tuesday's Game 3 as his wife went into labor; San Diego now faces elimination, trailing the best-of-five series two-games-to-one at Petco Park.
- Miller posted a 1.67 ERA with 38 saves during the 2026 regular season. Superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. said, "We have his back," supporting the closer's family time.
- Manager Craig Stammen remains hopeful that setup man Adrian Morejon will be available after shoulder discomfort ruled him out of Game 3. Stammen also said Michael King remains available to pitch.
- Walker Buehler starts Game 4 for San Diego after missing the series' first two games on the paternity list. The two-time World Series champion has a career 3.04 ERA over 19 postseason appearances.
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The Hamilton SpectatorMason Miller returns to Padres’ bullpen for Game 4 of NL Division Series after paternity absence
All-Star closer Mason Miller is returning to the San Diego Padres’ bullpen for Game 4 of the NL Division Series after missing one playoff game on the paternity list. Miller hadn’t yet arrived in the Padres’ clubhouse several hours before the first pitch, but manager Craig Stammen said everything went well for Miller and his wife over the previous 24 hours. The Padres are hopeful that top setup man Adrian Morejon will be available after he was ru…
Padres Reveal Mason Miller's Status for Must-Win Game 4
The San Diego Padres are facing elimination in their National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, who now have a two games to one series lead with Game 4 looming on Wednesday evening. But the good news for the Padres is that new father Mason Miller, who had been placed on the paternity list […]
Padres closer Mason Miller returns from paternity list for Game 4
By Field Level Media Oct 07 (Field Level Media) - The San Diego Padres activated All-Star closer Mason Miller from the paternity list prior to Wednesday night's Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. Mil...
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