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Mason Miller Returns From Bereavement List on Friday
The San Diego Padres announced on Friday, before their series opener in Texas against the Rangers, that they reinstated right-handed closer Mason Miller from the bereavement/family medical leave list and optioned right-handed reliever Bradgley Rodriguez to the rookie-level Arizona Complex League in a corresponding move. Miller left the team on Monday, but he'll be available if a save situation arises at Globe Life Field on Friday versus the Rangers. Despite missing some time this week, Miller is second in the big leagues in saves (19) and has been one of the most dominant closers in the game in 2026 in his first full year in San Diego, posting a microscopic 0.90 ERA (0.36 FIP), 0.80 WHIP, and a 59:12 K:BB in 30 innings pitched for the Friars. After picking up seven saves in a busy month of May for the Padres, Miller hasn't been used all that much so far in June, throwing just five innings while giving up one earned run, striking out 10, walking just one, and picking up two saves. Fantasy managers need to get the flamethrowing fireman back into their starting lineups for the weekend series in Texas.
Source: San Diego Padres
Source: San Diego Padres
Padres Put Mason Miller on the Bereavement List
The San Diego Padres announced on Monday that they placed right-handed closer Mason Miller on the bereavement/family medical leave list and recalled left-hander Kyle Hart from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Miller could be away from the Padres for the next three to seven days as he tends to a personal family matter. If any save situations come up with Miller away, they will likely go to right-hander Jason Adam, who has pitched well in a setup role for the Friars again in 2026. The 27-year-old Miller continues to make hitters look silly with a triple-digit fastball and an extremely nasty slider, and he's currently sporting a 0.90 ERA (0.37 FIP), 0.80 WHIP, a National League-leading 19 saves, 59 strikeouts, and 12 walks in 30 innings pitched in his first full year in San Diego. Miller ranks second in all of baseball in saves and has not blown a save opportunity all year. After being acquired from the A's midway through last season, Miller had a 0.77 ERA (1.12 FIP), 0.73 WHIP, two saves, 45 strikeouts, and 10 walks in 23 1/3 innings pitched. He's one of the most dominant pitchers in all of baseball, regardless of role.
Source: San Diego Padres
Source: San Diego Padres
Is Mason Miller Worth Selling High On at the Peak of His Value?
As we near the end of May, San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller has arguably been the most dominant reliever in baseball in 2026. Across 23 2/3 innings (23 games), Miller owns a 0.76 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 47 strikeouts, and 16 saves. He's averaging 101.2 miles per hour on his fastball and has struck out a completely ridiculous 52.2% of the batters he's faced. Barring injury, there's little reason to think that Miller won't continue to provide high-end closer production for fantasy managers. At the same time, managers with another viable ninth-inning option on their roster may want to consider shopping Miller now, when he's at the absolute peak of his value. If the offers for Miller are astronomical, trading him could be a way to build a more well-rounded overall roster. There's obviously nothing wrong with holding onto the 27-year-old, but selling high could be worth exploring.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
