Padres Activate Mason Miller for NLDS Game 4 After Paternity Leave

WHO:

MLB.com - Mason Miller stated, “Everything went really well -- baby’s healthy, Jordan is doing really well.”

MLB.com - Manager Craig Stammen mentioned, “He was feeling a little bit better postgame last night,” regarding Adrian Morejon's status.

MLB.com - Mason Miller, closer for the San Diego Padres, and his wife, Jordan.

MLB.com - Craig Stammen, manager of the Padres.

MLB.com - Mason Miller, San Diego Padres' closer, and Adrian Morejon, a pitcher for the Padres.

MLB.com - Craig Stammen, manager of the Padres.

MLB.com - Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ty France, players for the Padres.

Newsweek - San Diego Padres.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Mason Miller posted a 1.67 ERA in 70 innings this season, with 129 strikeouts, the most for a reliever in franchise history.

MLB.com - Walker Buehler is slated to start Game 4, marking his first appearance of the postseason since closing the 2024 World Series.

Newsweek - The Padres lost Game 4 of the NLDS to the Brewers, 3-1, thus losing the series 3-1.

MLB.com - Mason Miller threw a scoreless seventh inning in Game 4, allowing two hits and one walk.

Newsweek - The Padres lost Game 4 of the NLDS to the Brewers, 3-1, thus losing the series 3-1.

MLB.com - Mason Miller was activated from the paternity list for Game 4 of the National League Division Series.

MLB.com - Miller's wife, Jordan, gave birth to a boy named Lincoln.

MLB.com - The Padres are trailing two games to one in the series and facing elimination.

MLB.com - Walker Buehler is set to start Game 4 for the Padres.

MLB.com - The Brewers will start Robert Gasser in Game 4.

WHERE:

MLB.com - Game 4 will take place at Petco Park in San Diego.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Game 4 of the National League Division Series is scheduled for Wednesday night.

WHY:

MLB.com - Miller stated, “Everybody says it changes your life. It definitely does,” reflecting on becoming a father.

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

MLB.com - The Padres are hopeful that Morejon will be available for Game 4 after dealing with shoulder fatigue.

HOW:

MLB.com - Mason Miller threw a scoreless seventh inning in Game 4, allowing two hits and one walk.

MLB.com - Miller was able to focus solely on his family during the birth of his son, Lincoln, and did not watch the Padres' Game 3.

MLB.com - Miller went through his usual pregame routine after being activated.

MLB.com - The Padres used Michael King as a closer in Game 3, covering the final two innings for a six-out save.

Mason Miller announced that both his baby and partner Jordan are doing well, while manager Craig Stammen provided an update on Adrian Morejon, saying he felt better after last night's game. Miller had an impressive season, posting a 1.67 ERA over 70 innings with 129 strikeouts, the highest for a reliever in franchise history, and he threw a scoreless seventh inning in Game 4 against the Brewers. Unfortunately for the Padres, they lost that game 3-1, resulting in their elimination from the NLDS with a series loss of 3-1.