The Padres made the unprecedented move for Mason Miller at the deadline not because they needed bullpen depth, but to prepare for the inevitable that would hit them in the winter, as Robert Suárez is, and has been expected to opt out of the final two years in his contract.
Jim Bowden of The Athletic believes that San Diego is not going to make an effort to re-sign Suárez, as they “don’t want to commit to a long-term deal, or the lofty asking price.” After all, San Diego has only $47 million in available payroll, with five starters set to hit free agency.