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Mason Miller out for Padres, Dodgers shift Ohtani in NLDS Game 3

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 11:05 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Mason Miller out for Padres, Dodgers shift Ohtani in NLDS Game 3

Summary

Mason Miller will miss Game 3 of the NLDS for the San Diego Padres due to family reasons, as he has joined the paternity list ahead of their match against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Padres, currently trailing 0-2 in the best-of-five series, will have Wandy Peralta pitch in his place. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers have dropped Shohei Ohtani to the fifth spot in their lineup against the Atlanta Braves as they lead the series 2-1. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made this decision to better position the team against left-handed starter Chris Sale.

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Status Watch

•Mason Miller joins the paternity list before Game 3.
•Padres trail the series 0-2 and need to win to advance.
•Wandy Peralta replaces Miller as the closer.
•Dodgers adjust Ohtani's lineup position against Chris Sale.
•Los Angeles leads the series 2-1 heading into Game 4.

Latest Updates

11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Padres Closer Miller Misses Game 3 As Dodgers Shift Ohtani

What they're saying

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Padres star Mason Miller sits out Game 3 for family reasons while Dodgers move Shohei Ohtani in lineup. See how these moves change the NLDS.
— Yahoo Sports

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