Padres Acquire Five Players in MLB Trade Deadline Boost

The San Diego Padres made a flurry of impactful trades at the MLB trade deadline, acquiring several key players including Mason Miller, Freddy Fermin, Ramón Laureano, Ryan O'Hearn, and J.P. Sears. While Miller's addition was the most high-profile and costly, sending top prospect Leo De Vries to the Athletics, other acquisitions like Laureano and Fermin have also made immediate positive impacts, with Laureano hitting at a career-best pace and Fermin providing an upgrade at catcher. Despite the busy trade activity, the Padres also retained Dylan Cease, whose recent strong pitching performances could prove to be the team's biggest deadline win if he maintains consistency. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox made fewer moves, with their main acquisition being pitcher Dustin May, but their biggest win was choosing not to trade outfielder Jarren Duran, who has recently improved significantly and remains a valuable asset as he enters his prime. Overall, the Padres aggressively bolstered their roster with a mix of star power and depth, positioning themselves strongly for the stretch run, while the Red Sox benefited from patience amid a less active deadline.