New Headline: Mason Miller & David Bednar's Absences Cast Shadow Over US Relief Pitchers' WCBC Finals Success
Pitch count considerations could keep both Mason Miller and David Bednar out of Tuesday's game.
Team USA may not have its closer available for Tuesday’s World Baseball Classic championship final. Mason Miller closed out Team USA’s semifinal win over the Dominican Republic on Sunday, striking out Geraldo Perdomo on a questionable called third strike . But the San Diego Padres closer threw 22 pitches in the outing.
And if he pitches on Tuesday, Miller will have taken the mound three times in five days. [ Draft your Yahoo Fantasy Baseball team for the 2026 MLB Season ] However, if Miller can pitch, manager Mark DeRosa may need him because the U. S.
bullpen could also be without reliever David Bednar due to pitch count considerations, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman . Bednar threw 18 pitches in Sunday’s win. BEDNAR GOES CLUTCH MODE!
pic. twitter. com/I11k7KIhRw — FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) March 16, 2026 Miller and Bednar’s usage have not exceeded the rules set in place for World Baseball Classic pitch counts.