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The San Diego Padres are making late-summer headlines, reportedly engaged in serious trade talks to acquire Athletics closer Mason Miller as the MLB trade deadline nears. With San Diego locked in a fierce National League West race, the bullpen could soon receive a major boost.
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Jon Heyman of the New York Post took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to break the news early Thursday morning.
"Padres are working on a possible Mason Miller trade. Not done yet, but they are talking."
Heyman later followed up with another post, offering more context as trade chatter escalated.
"Miller didn't close in a closing situation tonight. Trade very possible, but nothing finalized."
The 26-year-old Miller has quickly developed into one of the most electric arms in baseball. His 101-mph fastball and high strikeout rate make him a natural fit in a Padres bullpen that ranks among the league's best but has leaned heavily on Robert Suarez and a thin setup crew. With a 3.76 ERA, 59 strikeouts, and 20 saves in 38 appearances this season, Miller brings both control and upside.
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Meanwhile, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay confirmed Miller was "unavailable" for non-injury reasons—another strong signal that negotiations are real.
Miller is under team control through 2029 and set to earn just $765,000 next season, making him a cost-effective fit for Padres general manager A.J. Preller. The affordability aligns perfectly with San Diego's push for immediate upgrades without sacrificing long-term payroll flexibility.
With a 60-49 record, the club sits just three games behind the Dodgers in the NL West and have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games. Their dominance at home (34–18) is offset by road struggles (26–31), increasing the urgency to solidify late-inning situations for potential postseason play.
Whether the Miller trade materializes or not, the move signals that the Padres bullpen isn't being left to chance . Preller wants to give his team its best shot at a division crown—something San Diego hasn't claimed since 2006. And if Miller does arrive, it could shift the power balance in the National League West.
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