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Mason Miller Officially Named Padres Closer
San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen officially announced on Wednesday that right-handed reliever Mason Miller will be the team's closer in 2026, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. It formally ends any speculation that Miller would transition to a starting role with the Friars. The hard-throwing 27-year-old starred in a late-inning setup role in SD in the second half of last season after he was acquired from the Athletics in a blockbuster summer deal. He was always the obvious choice to succeed two-time All-Star closer Robert Suarez, who signed with the Braves in free agency. In 22 outings with the Padres in 2025, Miller had a microscopic 0.77 ERA and struck out a ridiculous 45 of the 83 batters he faced. Miller struck out eight of the nine Cubs hitters he faced in two appearances in the playoffs and tied the postseason record with eight straight K's. Pitching for what should be a competitive Padres team, Miller is in play as the best fantasy closer in baseball.
Source: MLB.com - AJ Cassavell
Source: MLB.com - AJ Cassavell
