Padres Closer Mason Miller Named 2026 National League Reliever of the Year
San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller was named the 2026 National League Reliever of the Year (the Trevor Hoffman Award) in voting announced on November 11, the first such honor of his career. In balloting conducted by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, Miller was a unanimous choice, receiving all 30 first-place votes. Philadelphia's Jhoan Duran and Milwaukee's Trevor Megill finished second and third, and Padres left-hander Adrian Morejon placed fourth.
Miller appeared in 66 games in 2026, pitching 70 innings with a 1.67 ERA, an NL-leading 38 saves and 129 strikeouts. Early in the season he extended a scoreless streak that began on August 6 to 34.2 innings. He was also named to the All-MLB First Team and finished sixth in NL Cy Young Award voting.
On November 12, the Padres' official account congratulated Miller and outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. on both making the All-MLB First Team, the third such honor of Tatis's career. Miller, 28, joined the Padres from the Athletics at the 2025 trade deadline and has since converted 40 of 44 save opportunities.
Source: Sports Illustrated
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