Closer Mason Miller hits paternity list 45 minutes before the Padres' season is on the line
Mason 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.
TL;DR
- Mason Miller placed on MLB's paternity list before Game 3 of the NLDS.
- Miller's absence leaves the Padres without their top reliever for a crucial elimination game.
- He is allowed up to three days off under MLB's postseason paternity rules.
- Wandy Peralta was added to the active roster to fill the spot.
- Miller's last outing was a blown save in Game 2.
- The situation is compared to Max Fried, who is committed to pitching despite his girlfriend's imminent due date.