The Los Angeles Dodgers' chief rival in the National League West race just made one of the biggest moves of the trade deadline so far, putting the entire baseball world – but especially L.A. – on notice.
The San Diego Padres, who currently sit just three games back of the Dodgers in the division, acquired closer Mason Miller and starting pitcher J.P. Sears from the Athletics in exchange for top prospect Leodalis De Vries and a trio of arms in a major deadline day blockbuster.
The Padres already boasted one of the most deadly bullpens in the league, sending three relievers to the All-Star Game this year, and now they have added one of the best closers in baseball.