San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller will miss Game 3 against the Milwaukee Brewers after being placed on the postseason paternity list. MLB approved the roster move as the Padres face elimination, trailing 2-0 in the series.
Miller’s absence means he will not be available for Tuesday night’s game, which could decide the Padres’ season. San Diego replaced him with Wandy Peralta on the roster. Unlike typical postseason roster changes, Miller’s placement on the paternity list allows for a shorter absence. He must miss at least one day but no more than three days and can return within the series if necessary.
Normally, if a player is replaced during a postseason series, they must sit out the remainder of that series and the next series in full if the team advances. The paternity list has different rules, giving Miller the chance to rejoin the roster without further restrictions if the Padres manage a comeback against Milwaukee.
The Padres trail 2-0 in this best-of-five National League Division Series and need to win three straight to advance. Losing their closer for a potential elimination game adds another challenge for the team.
Miller’s removal from the roster is a rare occurrence during the playoffs, illustrating the personal milestone behind the move. MLB allows players to take time off for paternity leave during the postseason, but it comes with specific roster protocols.
Wandy Peralta, who replaced Miller, will be called upon to fill the closer’s role immediately. The Brewers have capitalized on their home advantage and hold a commanding lead in the series.
The Padres have yet to announce when Miller might return, but the maximum duration on the paternity list is three days. If the Padres survive Tuesday’s game, Miller could be back for the next matchup without the usual postseason roster penalties.
This roster change is the latest development in a postseason that continues to test the Padres’ depth and resilience as they battle to stay alive against Milwaukee.
According to Yahoo Sports.