Mason Miller Returns to Padres Bullpen for NL Division Series Game 4
All-Star closer Mason Miller has rejoined the San Diego Padres' bullpen for Game 4 of the NL Division Series after a paternity absence.
Harlingen Weslaco Brownsville McAllen, TX, October 7, 2026 — The San Diego Padres will have their All-Star closer, Mason Miller, back in the bullpen for Game 4 of the National League Division Series. Miller’s return comes after a period of absence for a paternity leave.
Miller, a key figure in the Padres’ late-inning relief efforts, is now available for selection by manager Bob Melvin. His presence is expected to bolster the team’s pitching staff as they compete in the crucial postseason game.
The specific date of Miller’s return to the active roster or the exact circumstances of his departure for paternity leave were not detailed in the provided summary. Information regarding the team’s strategy for utilizing him in Game 4 was also not available.
The National League Division Series is a pivotal best-of-five playoff series in Major League Baseball. The Padres are competing to advance further in the postseason.
Story summarized from the original created by GREG BEACHAM, Associated Press on www.valleycentral.com, see more information here.
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