Padres closer Mason Miller added to paternity list, will miss pivotal Game 3 Tuesday night vs. Brewers

San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller has been added to the postseason paternity list and will miss the pivotal Game 3 against the Milwaukee Brewers. The National League Division Series (NLDS) sees the Padres in a 2-0 deficit, teetering on elimination. MLB permitted the roster modification, replacing Miller with Wandy Peralta. Normally, roster changes in a series mean the replaced player must miss the entire series if the team advances.

However, due to Miller's unique paternity status, he can miss between one to three days before rejoining the lineup. Miller, recognized as one of baseball's premier closers, recorded a career-high 38 saves during the season, appearing in 66 games and posting a 5-2 record with a 1.67 ERA. In contrast, 35-year-old Peralta contributes an additional left-handed option to the bullpen, going 3-3 with a 3.61 ERA in 65 games this season.

Peralta steps into the crucial Game 3, where both matchups have been decided by a single run, with Milwaukee prevailing in both games. If San Diego loses without Miller, their season concludes. However, a home victory for San Diego would allow the series to continue, with Game 4 slated for Wednesday. Miller would be eligible to return for the next game, pending the team's performance. This report will be updated accordingly.