The San Diego Padres had a sensational trade deadline. From adding a feared closer to an already league-best bullpen, to acquiring much-needed bats to the lineup, it feels like every need from the first half of the season was addressed.

MLB Trade Deadline 2025: Instant Takeaways to Padres Landing Mason Miller originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The surging San Diego Padres entered the 2025 MLB trade deadline with three All-Star relievers already in their bullpen. They now have a fourth.

Preller brought flame-throwing closer Mason Miller along with starter J.P. Sears to San Diego in a deal with the A’s, trading away No. 3 overall prospect Leo De Vries and three other top-20 prospects in the Padres’ system.