The San Diego Padres are off to a strong start to the 2026 season, despite the team dealing with a handful of injuries around the starting rotation . Much of this has to do with how dominant the bullpen has been, especially star closer Mason Miller. Miller has been unhittable on the mound for the Padres, opening the season with an incredible 34.2 scoreless inning streak that dated back to last season . Overall, Miller has been one of the best pitchers in the game , giving San Diego a true shutdown closer in the ninth inning. MLB analyst Joel Sherman reflected on the year that Miller has had so far and made a bold prediction. Sherman believes that Miller could have a better chance of winning the National League Cy Young award than Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani. Much of the doubt around Ohtani winning the Cy Young this season has been due to a potential lack of innings pitched once the year ends.…