Padres star closer Mason Miller was added back to the team's National League Division Series roster on Wednesday after spending time on the paternity list to witness the birth of his first child. Miller, who replaced lefty reliever Wandy Peralta, will be available for Game 4 against the Milwaukee Brewers as the Padres attempt to stave off elimination. Manager Craig Stammen confirmed everything went well with Miller and his wife.
Miller shared that he declined to watch Game 3 on television in the delivery room, focusing entirely on his family. "Adrenaline was going pretty hard," he said. Once settled, he learned the Padres had won, calling it "pretty amazing."
The Padres will start Walker Buehler opposite left-hander Robert Gasser while trailing 2-1 in the best-of-five series. Buehler is expected to have a short leash, raising questions about the availability of setup man Adrian Morejon, who felt shoulder stiffness. Stammen noted Morejon was feeling better and hopeful to be available after playing catch.
Michael King, the Padres ace, is expected to be available after throwing 40 pitches in relief during Tuesday's 4-3 win. Stammen emphasized the urgency, stating, "There is no tomorrow if we don't win tonight."
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