Padres Place Mason Miller On Paternity List

The Padres will not have their star closer available for tonight’s must-win Game 3. Major League Baseball announced they’ve approved Mason Miller’s placement on the paternity list. He’ll miss at least tonight’s game and can be away for a maximum of three days if the Padres extend the series. Wandy Peralta has been activated to the roster as a temporary replacement. Peralta will be active for tonight’s game and could remain on the roster for Game 4 if Miller still isn’t available. Once Miller makes his return, Peralta will be deactivated for the remainder of the series. Miller had a dominant season, leading the National League with 38 saves while turning in a 1.67 earned run average over 66 outings. He fanned almost half his opponents, comfortably leading baseball with a 47.4% strikeout rate. Miller tossed a scoreless frame with two strikeouts against the Cubs to complete a sweep in the Wild Card Series. That made it all the more impressive that the Brewers were able to get to Miller on Sunday. San Diego called upon the big righty for a two-inning save. Miller entered holding a 3-2 lead and tossed a perfect eighth inning. He returned for the ninth with a chance to even the series but walked three of the first five batters he faced. Jackson Chourio laced Miller’s 40th pitch of the night into center field for a two-run, walk-off single that put the Padres on the brink of elimination. More to come. View Comments (11)