Padres limiting Mason Miller usage as Wild Card race reaches climax
San Diego is being cautious with how often it deploys its closer in the season's final games, a key tactical decision with playoff seeding on the line.
The Padres are deliberately managing closer Mason Miller's workload as the team fights for an NL Wild Card berth. San Diego faces decisions about how frequently to use Miller in high-leverage situations late in the regular season. The team appears to be balancing short-term win probability against preserving Miller for a potential postseason run. This workload management signals Miller may not be available for every save opportunity in the final stretch.
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Padres release catcher Blake Hunt after DFA; he heads to free agency
San Diego released catcher Blake Hunt after designating him for assignment earlier this week, per MLB.com's transactions tracker; he will become a free agent once he clears release waivers.
Padres sign Trevor Gott to minor league deal, assign him to Triple-A El Paso
Veteran reliever Trevor Gott reportedly signed a minor league deal with San Diego and was assigned to Triple-A El Paso, though he is ineligible for the postseason.
Padres release J.P. France and José Leclerc from minor league contracts
San Diego released right-handers J.P. France and José Leclerc, per the MiLB.com transaction log, as both had been with the organization on minor league deals.
Pivetta Returns from IL, Deals 5 Scoreless for San Diego
The Padres right-hander made a successful return from the injured list, giving San Diego a boost to their rotation.
Pivetta Returns from IL, Deals 5 Scoreless for San Diego
The Padres right-hander made a successful return from the injured list, giving San Diego a boost to their rotation.