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Miller a finalist — and likely favorite — for inaugural NL Reliever of the Year Award

SAN DIEGO -- Mason Miller turned in one of the greatest relief seasons in Padres history, and he might soon be honored for it with a brand new award. Miller was named one of three finalists for the National League…

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Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 1:25 AM

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Mason Miller was named a finalist for the inaugural BBWAA NL Reliever of the Year Award.
Milwaukee's Trevor Megill and Philadelphia's Jhoan Duran are the other two finalists for the honor.
The award is scheduled to be presented for the first time on November 11.

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San Diego Padres pitcher Mason Miller has been named one of three finalists for the inaugural BBWAA National League Reliever of the Year Award. The BBWAA announced the finalists on Monday, with Milwaukee's Trevor Megill and Philadelphia's Jhoan Duran also in contention. The newly created honor is scheduled to be presented on November 11.

Miller turned in a dominant campaign, recording a 1.67 ERA, a 1.17 FIP, and a franchise-record 129 strikeouts for a reliever across 70 innings. He tied for the National League lead with 38 saves and set a Padres record with 34 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings.

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Miller a finalist — and likely favorite — for inaugural NL Reliever of the Year Award

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