{"id":107249,"date":"2025-07-31T10:00:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T10:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/107249\/"},"modified":"2025-07-31T10:00:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T10:00:12","slug":"padres-rumors-san-diego-working-on-mason-miller-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/107249\/","title":{"rendered":"Padres rumors: San Diego \u2018working on\u2019 Mason Miller trade"},"content":{"rendered":"

The post Padres rumors: San Diego \u2018working on\u2019 Mason Miller trade<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The San Diego Padres<\/a> are making late-summer headlines, reportedly engaged in serious trade talks to acquire Athletics<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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Jon Heyman of the New York Post took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to break the news<\/a> early Thursday morning.<\/p>\n

\u201cPadres are working on a possible Mason Miller trade. Not done yet, but they are talking.\u201d<\/p>\n

Heyman later followed up with another post, offering more context as trade chatter<\/a> escalated.<\/p>\n

\u201cMiller didn\u2019t close in a closing situation tonight. Trade very possible, but nothing finalized.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay confirmed Miller was \u201cunavailable\u201d for non-injury reasons\u2014another strong signal that negotiations are real.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s push for immediate upgrades without sacrificing long-term payroll flexibility.<\/p>\n

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\u201318) is offset by road struggles (26\u201331), increasing the urgency to solidify late-inning situations for potential postseason play.<\/p>\n

Whether the Miller trade materializes or not, the move signals that the Padres bullpen isn\u2019t being left to chance<\/a>. Preller wants to give his team its best shot at a division crown\u2014something San Diego hasn\u2019t claimed since 2006. And if Miller does arrive, it could shift the power balance in the National League West.<\/p>\n

Related: Astros rumors: Houston making \u2018big push\u2019 for star Padres pitcher<\/a><\/p>\n

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