"Not ruled out, not decided. How we do with every pitcher, we evaluate them after their outing, see how they feel and then calculate when their next outing's going to be. So he's in that same boat."
"Miller helped shut the door on the Dominican Republic in Sunday's 2-1 win in the semifinals, securing the final six outs of the game. Miller has been instrumental to Team USA's success in the tournament, securing saves in two of the team's victories."
San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen addressed the status of All-Star closer Mason Miller for Team USA's World Baseball Classic championship game scheduled for Tuesday. Miller pitched six outs in Sunday's 2-1 semifinal victory over the Dominican Republic. Stammen indicated that no final decision has been made regarding Miller's participation, stating the team will evaluate how he feels after his recent appearance before determining his availability. Miller has been a key contributor to Team USA's tournament run, recording saves in two victories. The standard evaluation process for pitchers will guide the decision on his next outing.
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