Padres Acquire Miller, Sears in Major A’s Trade

The San Diego Padres acquired All-Star closer Mason Miller and left-handed starter JP Sears from the Oakland Athletics in a blockbuster trade just before the MLB deadline, significantly strengthening their pitching staff. In exchange, the Padres sent a major prospect package headlined by Leodalis De Vries, MLB's No. 3 overall prospect, along with Braden Nett, Henry Báez, and Eduarniel Nuñez. Miller, with a 101 mph fastball, 20 saves this season, and team control through 2029, joins a bullpen that could now be among the league's best. Sears adds depth with a 4.95 ERA and 97 strikeouts in 22 starts. The Padres, three games behind the NL West-leading Dodgers and holding the final wild card spot, signal a strong push for the postseason. The Athletics receive a haul that could reshape their future, with De Vries considered one of the most significant prospects traded in recent years and the deal potentially setting a benchmark for future prospect-heavy trades.