Padres' new owners face payroll test after playoff elimination
San Diego's payroll has declined each year since Peter Seidler died, but new ownership has pledged to spend what it takes to contend.
The San Diego Padres have been eliminated from playoff contention, putting new ownership under scrutiny. Payroll has fallen each year following the death of former owner Peter Seidler. New ownership has publicly committed to doing whatever is necessary to win a World Series. The organization's offseason spending decisions will be a key indicator of whether those promises translate into action.
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Mason Miller activated from paternity list, throws scoreless 7th in NLDS Game 4
The Padres closer returned from the paternity list and retired the side in the 7th inning of NLDS Game 4, per MLB.com's Jessica Camerato.
Adrian Morejon's shoulder clouds the most anticipated lefty reliever free agency in years
Morejon was unavailable for Padres NLDS Game 3 with a balky shoulder, per MLB Trade Rumors, though he remains on the postseason roster with no serious injury indicated.
Mason Miller Misses NLDS Game 3 on Paternity List
San Diego's closer was unavailable for a critical elimination-threat game after being placed on the paternity list before first pitch.
Mason Miller on paternity list, unavailable for NLDS Game 3
San Diego's closer is temporarily sidelined by a paternity list placement as the Padres face a critical NLDS game.
Miller: Blown save was command issue, not tipping pitches
Padres closer Mason Miller and the Brewers' skipper both rejected pitch-tipping as the cause of Miller's recent blown save.
Buehler Returns to Padres Roster for NLDS Game 3
San Diego activates Walker Buehler from the paternity list, making him available for NLDS Game 3.