Padres lose closer Mason Miller to paternity list in elimination game

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 04:13 · Archive

Mason Miller, the Padres' All-Star closer, has been placed on MLB's paternity list and will miss their elimination game against the Brewers.

Mason Miller, the San Diego Padres' All-Star closer, has been placed on MLB's Postseason Paternity List ahead of Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The move came 45 minutes before the elimination game, forcing the Padres to proceed without their top reliever.

Under MLB rules, players can be placed on the Postseason Paternity List to be present for the birth of a child or similar family events. The timing of Miller's placement left the Padres facing a win-or-go-home situation without one of their most important pitchers.

How it is being reported

• Closer Mason Miller hits paternity list 45 minutes before the Padres' season is on the lineMason Miller lands on MLB's paternity list before a win-or-go-home Game 3, leaving the Padres without their top reliever in an elimination game.Fox News · 7 Oct, 03:59
• Padres lose Mason Miller at worst possible time before NLDS elimination gameMason Miller will miss the Padres’ elimination Game 3 against the Brewers after MLB approved the All-Star closer’s placement on the Postseason Paternity List.New York Post · 7 Oct, 02:19

In this story: Mason Miller · San Diego Padres · Milwaukee Brewers

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