Padres Pushing Miller to the Limit | San Diego Padres News

The Padres are leaning hard on ace Mason Miller as they race for a playoff spot, using him more frequently—even in two-inning stints—to dominate late-season matchups. Miller’s been electric this year: elite ERA, insane strikeouts, and a surge toward the saves leaderboard. But with his innings nearing career highs, the team walks a fine line between maximizing his brilliance and protecting his health. Thankfully, their deep bullpen—plus an expected return from a key arm—gives them flexibility to manage workload without overextending Miller. The question? How much more can they ask of him without risking burnout—and the answer might just be “as much as needed,” thanks to their pitching depth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c92079f382ea214b