Padres signal willingness to trade Mason Miller for strong return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The San Diego Padres may trade pitcher Mason Miller as they trail by 1.5 games in the NL wild card race. MLB insider Jeff Passan reported that the Padres are demanding a substantial return for Miller, stating that no players are off limits for teams interested in acquiring him. As the best reliever in baseball, with a 0.82 ERA and 27 saves, Miller's value is further heightened by his club control through 2029. This strategic move aims to bolster their roster for a playoff push while also securing future prospects.
- •Padres trail by 1.5 games in NL wild card race as of July 28, 2026.
- •Mason Miller has a 0.82 ERA and leads the NL with 27 saves.
- •Deal could involve top prospects from interested teams.
- •Miller has club control through 2029, increasing his trade value.
- •Padres view themselves as contenders, impacting trade negotiations.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Padres Reportedly Inform Teams Of What It Will Take To Get Mason Miller
- 3:32 PMYahoo Sports — Padres Reacts Survey Results: Mason Miller can bring haul, but his departure could leave hole
"The San Diego Padres could look to trade Mason Miller in exchange for a haul
"Padres will have decisions to make at the trade deadline.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 7:35 PMPadres Reportedly Inform Teams Of What It Will Take To Get Mason Miller
The San Diego Padres could look to trade Mason Miller in exchange for a haul
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 3:32 PMPadres Reacts Survey Results: Mason Miller can bring haul, but his departure could leave hole
Padres will have decisions to make at the trade deadline.
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