Athletics Trade All-Star Closer Mason Miller to Padres for Prospects

The Oakland Athletics traded their All-Star closer Mason Miller and starting pitcher J.P. Sears to the San Diego Padres. In return, the Athletics received shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries, ranked third overall, along with right-handed pitchers Braden Nett, Henry Báez, and Eduarniel Nuñez. Miller, 24, had been a highly sought-after closer due to his dominant fastball and club control through 2029, posting a 3.76 ERA with 20 saves in 38 1/3 innings this season for Oakland.