Mason Miller Named NL Reliever of the Year After 38 Saves
San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller won the inaugural BBWAA National League Reliever of the Year Award after recording a career-high 38 saves in 41 opportunities across 66 appearances. Miller posted a 1.67 ERA with 129 strikeouts in 70 innings. Early in the season, he set a Padres record with 34 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings. He won the award over fellow finalists Trevor Megill and Jhoan Duran, securing his first personal MLB accolade.
