San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller didn't hold anything back at this year's trade deadline after he acquired flamethrowing Athletics closer Mason Miller in a massive six-player deal (subscription required), per Andy McCullough of The Athletic. The deal includes Miller and starter J.P. Sears from the A's side with the Padres sending shortstop Leodalis De Vries (MLB Pipeline's No. 3 overall prospect) and with pitchers Braden Nett, Henry Báez and Eduarniel Núñez to Sacramento.
The deal was a big one for the Padres as they already hold a top bullpen in baseball. The addition of the 26-year-old Miller adds an enormous amount of depth that will now be even harder to compete with.