Yankees discussed trade for Padres' Mason Miller this week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:56 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The New York Yankees engaged in trade talks with the San Diego Padres for All-Star closer Mason Miller before the trade deadline. The Padres ultimately decided against trading Miller, who is seen as a key asset given his outstanding performance this season, which includes a 0.76 ERA and 28 saves. To finalize any deal, the Padres reportedly demanded top Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. Lombard's value has led to multiple trade inquiries from other teams as well. Meanwhile, the Yankees made other moves at the deadline, acquiring Luis García Jr. and Heliot Ramos to strengthen their lineup.
- •Yankees explored trade for Mason Miller before the deadline.
- •Padres opted to keep Miller, who is under contract through 2029.
- •Trade discussions were complicated by the Padres' demand for George Lombard Jr.
- •Yankees acquired Luis García Jr. and Heliot Ramos during the deadline.
- •Miller has a 4-1 record with a 0.76 ERA in 2026.
- 4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Trade Talks for Mason Miller Included This Padres Demand: Report
"The San Diego Padres ultimately decided not to trade All-Star closer Mason Miller before this week’s trade deadline.However, for several weeks, the New York Yankees emerged as a potential landing spot. On Thursday, a report shed light on why those trade talks likely never gained serious traction.Padres’ Trade Demand From YankeesAcquiring a player like Miller […] The post Yankees’ Trade Talks for Mason Miller Included This Padres Demand: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
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