A massive blow strikes the San Diego Padres, teetering on the brink! 'Elite closer' Miller takes paternity leave ahead of the decisive Game 3 [NLDS]

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The San Diego Padres have suffered a major setback as they face a do-or-die situation, having lost two consecutive games in the series and facing elimination with just one more loss. The team's key closer, who had been firmly guarding the back end of the lineup, has left the team ahead of the decisive showdown.

According to local media outlets such as U.S. Major League Baseball trade rumors (MLBTR), Major League Baseball (MLB) officials announced on the 7th (Korean time) that they had approved Mason Miller's (28) registration on the Paternity List.

As a result, Miller will be unable to pitch in Game 3 of the National League Division Series (NLDS) against the Milwaukee Brewers, which is scheduled for today. In accordance with regulations, Miller's absence from today's game is confirmed, and if San Diego wins to keep the series alive, he may remain off the roster for up to three days. This is interpreted as a critical void, as the team cannot deploy its absolute ace of the back end in a situation where every win is desperately needed on the postseason stage.

Miller is regarded as a 'top-tier' closer in Major League Baseball this season. He recorded an impressive 5 wins, 2 losses, 38 saves, and a 1.67 ERA in 66 regular-season games. He is a pitcher who demonstrates stability, having blown only three of his 41 save opportunities. However, he blew a save in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers on the 5th, allowing one hit, walking three batters, and giving up two runs over 1⅔ innings.

To fill Miller's absence, San Diego immediately injected a replacement resource. Left-handed pitcher Wandy Peralta was registered as a temporary replacement player to fill the void in the bullpen. Peralta will be on standby starting from Game 3 and may remain on the roster through Game 4, depending on when Miller returns. If Miller rejoins the team, Peralta will be removed from the roster for the remainder of the series.

This is a match against the gallows, where one more loss would end this season's postseason journey right there. Attention is now focused on whether San Diego, having lost its primary weapon to guard the most crucial ninth inning, can overcome this massive setback and keep the series alive through the strength of its bullpen, including Peralta.

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