Padres weigh options for Mason Miller ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The San Diego Padres face tough decisions regarding closer Mason Miller as the 2026 MLB trade deadline approaches. Currently holding a.500 record at 53-53, the Padres could either attempt to bolster their status as postseason contenders or trade the star closer while his value is at an all-time high. Miller, with 80 strikeouts and a 0.82 ERA this season, is a prime trade candidate. Potential suitors like the Pirates, Mariners, and Yankees may offer significant prospects in return, though trading him would indicate a shift in the team's immediate plans.
- •Padres are 53-53, two games behind for the final NL Wild Card spot.
- •Mason Miller has 27 saves and a 0.82 ERA this season.
- •Trading Miller could significantly improve the Padres' farm system.
- •Teams interested in Miller include the Pirates, Mariners, and Yankees.
- •Miller's trade would reflect a strategic shift for the Padres.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Why the Padres should (and shouldn't) trade star closer Mason Miller at the 2026 MLB trade deadline
"San Diego finds itself in a tough situation with its star closer at this year's MLB trade deadline.
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