Padres closer Mason Miller on paternity list, out for must-win Game 3 vs. Brewers

By Field Level Media Oct 07 (Field Level Media) San Diego s All-Star closer Mason Miller was placed on the postseason paternity list on Tuesday with the host Padres facing elimination in Game 3 against the Milwaukee ​Brewers in their National League Division Series. Major League Baseball announced the move, ‌which allows Miller to be away from the team for a minimum of one day and a maximum of three days. Miller s wife, Jordan, went into labor on Tuesday afternoon to deliver their first child, the Padres said. Left-hander Wandy Peralta will be on San Diego s active roster until ‌he ​is replaced by Miller. Miller, 28, is 0-1 with a ⁠6.75 ERA, three walks, and ⁠four strikeouts over 2 2/3 innings in two appearances this postseason. He took the loss in Game 2 despite needing only 12 pitches to retire host Milwaukee s Nos. 2, 3 and 4 hitters in the eighth inning. Miller, who ​routinely pitches only one inning per game, came back out for the ninth, walked three batters and gave up Jackson