Padres' Mason Miller Sidelined by Paternity Leave Before NLDS Clash

WHO:

MLB.com - Padres closer Mason Miller was placed on the paternity list.

MLB.com - Miller's wife is Jordan Miller.

MLB.com - Left-hander Wandy Peralta assumes Miller’s place on the roster.

MLB.com - Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth commented on the situation.

MLB.com - Brewers' Game 2 hero Jackson Chourio spoke about team support.

WHAT:

MLB.com - The Padres are facing a win-or-go-home situation in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Brewers, needing to win to extend the series to Game 4 and Game 5.

MLB.com - The Brewers' current postseason road losing streak is the second-longest in postseason history at 11 games, with their last road win occurring in the 2018 NLCS.

MLB.com - The Brewers have won 42 games in come-from-behind fashion during the regular season, tied for fifth most in MLB.

MLB.com - The Padres are facing a win-or-go-home situation in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Brewers.

MLB.com - The Brewers have won 42 games in come-from-behind fashion during the regular season, tied for fifth most in MLB.

MLB.com - The Brewers' current postseason road losing streak is the second-longest in postseason history at 11 games, with their last road win occurring in the 2018 NLCS.

MLB.com - Mason Miller blew a save in Game 2 against the Brewers, allowing Jackson Chourio’s walk-off two-run single.

MLB.com - Adrian Morejon is presumed to slide into the closer role for the Padres in Miller's absence.

MLB.com - The Padres' bullpen includes All-Stars Jason Adam and Bradgley Rodriguez, with Yuki Matsui available for left-handed hitters.

MLB.com - The Brewers' current postseason road losing streak is the second-longest in postseason history at 11 games.

NY Post - Mason 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.

MLB.com - Miller was placed on the paternity list ahead of Game 3 of the National League Division Series against Milwaukee.

MLB.com - Miller's absence is due to his wife going into labor.

MLB.com - Miller has a 1.67 ERA across 66 appearances during the regular season.

MLB.com - The Padres are trailing two games to none in the series.

MLB.com - The Padres need to win to extend the series to Game 4 and Game 5.

MLB.com - The Brewers won the first two games of the series.

MLB.com - In best-of-five postseason series, teams with a 2-0 lead have won 83 of 93 times (89%).

MLB.com - Milwaukee won 42 games in come-from-behind fashion during the regular season.

MLB.com - The Brewers’ current postseason road losing streak is 11 games.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The National League Division Series is taking place in San Diego.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Game 4 of the NLDS is scheduled for Wednesday, and Game 5 is scheduled for Friday.

Fox News - The Padres' season is on the line in a win-or-go-home Game 3.

MLB.com - Miller will be away from the team for one to three days.

MLB.com - Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday.

MLB.com - Game 5 is scheduled for Friday.

WHY:

MLB.com - Miller is on the paternity list due to the birth of his child.

HOW:

MLB.com - The Padres announced that Joe Musgrove returned from nearly two years of recovery from Tommy John surgery and could help the bullpen.

MLB.com - The Padres replaced Miller on the roster with Wandy Peralta.

The Padres are in a win-or-go-home situation as they face the Brewers in Game 3 of the NLDS, needing a victory to extend the series to Game 4 on Wednesday and potentially Game 5 on Friday. Meanwhile, the Brewers are looking to break their 11-game postseason road losing streak, which is the second-longest in history, with their last win on the road dating back to the 2018 NLCS. In a boost for the Padres, Joe Musgrove has returned from nearly two years of recovery from Tommy John surgery and could provide valuable support to their bullpen.