Padres Land Miller, O'Hearn, Laureano in Major Trades

The San Diego Padres acquired All-Star closer Mason Miller and left-handed starter JP Sears from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for top prospect Leo De Vries and three pitching prospects. Miller, whose fastball reaches 104 mph, is expected to further bolster a Padres bullpen that already leads MLB in saves, but his role brings significant injury risks. In addition, the Padres traded with the Baltimore Orioles for Ryan O'Hearn and Ramon Laureano, aiming to strengthen their lineup and close a three-game gap behind the Dodgers in the NL West. Leo De Vries, ranked as the No. 3 prospect in baseball, moves to the Athletics alongside three young pitchers, offering Oakland a potential future star. Analysts highlight the trade as a high-stakes gamble for the Padres, balancing immediate contention with the risk of losing a generational talent if Miller is injured. The outcomes of these moves will depend on Miller's health and De Vries' progression.