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Padres' AJ Preller Has Epic Quote to Wild Trade Deadline

President of baseball operations A.J. Preller was up to his usual tricks on Thursday afternoon, wheeling and dealing as he aims to improve the roster. The San Diego Padres entered the MLB trade deadline with clear holes at catcher, left field, and the back end of the rotation.

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Padres Make Massive Roster Move, Overhaul Squad Ahead of Friday’s Game

The San Diego Padres made a massive roster move after their Thursday deadline deals, activating Mason Miller, Ryan O'Hearn, Ramon Laureano, JP Sears and Freddy Fermin after optioning Ron Marinaccio and designating Tyler Wade for assignment earlier.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / 2 hours ago

Padres Tried to Acquire Mackenzie Gore From Nationals in Potential Blockbuster Trade Deadline Deal

The San Diego Padres thought they won when they acquired four-time All-Star outfielder Juan Soto in a trade with the Washington Nationals at the deadline in 2022.

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Padres GM Reveals Why Friars Didn't Trade Dylan Cease

The San Diego Padres got plenty of deals done ahead of the MLB trade deadline, but the team didn't part with starting pitcher Dylan Cease, who was one of the hottest names in the rumor mill.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / 4 hours ago

Padres Make Major Roster Move Following Busy Trade Deadline

The San Diego Padres announced a major roster move following their active trade deadlne. They optioned the recently acquired Will Wagner to Triple-A El Paso, while designating infielder Trenton Brooks and veteran catcher Martin Maldonado for assignment.

A.J. Preller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 4 hours ago

Padres GM A.J. Preller proves he’s ‘king of deadline’ with historic trade spree

Three games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West, it certainly wasn’t surprising to see the San Diego Padres pull a few trades before Thursday’s MLB trade deadline.

Leo De Vries News / San Diego Padres on SI / 5 hours ago

Padres GM Gets Honest About Trading Top Prospect Leo De Vries in Deadline Shocker

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller spoke about the decision to trade former Padres No. 1 prospect Leo De Vries at Thursday's deadline. The Padres shipped out De Vries — and three top-30 pitching prospects — to the Athletics Thursday morning, bringing in All-Star closer Mason Miller and starter JP Sears.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / 6 hours ago

Full Padres Trade Deadline Haul After Wild Day That Involved 22 Players, 5 Trades

The San Diego Padres had an active deadline, making several huge trades to strengthen their roster heading into August. The biggest trade of the day came in the morning, when the Padres shipped off four top-30 prospects to the Athletics for All-Star closer Mason Miller and starting pitcher JP Sears.

Dylan Cease News / San Diego Padres on SI / 8 hours ago

Padres Notes: Friars Win Deadline, Make Shocking Trades, Why Wasn’t Dylan Cease Moved?

The San Diego Padres had a historic deadline, bringing in seven players to fill their needs while emptying a third of their Top-30 prospects. The headliner of the bunch of new arrivals is clearly former Athletic Mason Miller, who the Padres had to sacrifice No.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Trade-happy A's building something special

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With new additions, Padres seek to subdue Cardinals

If the San Diego Padres are contending, it's a given that general manager A.J. Preller is going for it. After making five trades on Thursday, Preller showed he is swinging for the fences to bring the franchise its first World Series title.

A.J. Preller News / Gaslamp Ball / 10 hours ago

AJ Preller, Padres make moves for now AND later on deadline day

San Diego fills out roster with much-needed additions to prepare for playoff push No one can accuse the San Diego Padres and their General Manager AJ Preller of being boring.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / 9 hours ago

The Padres, Once Again, Steal the Deadline Headlines

There’s reckless driving, then there’s going 130 mph the wrong way down a one-way street. Padres GM A.J. Preller is the one behind the wheel, texting and changing the music.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 9 hours ago

Padres acquire former Yankees All-Star pitcher

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Busy Padres DFA two veterans after massive trade deadline

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Padres Complete Their Lineup with Ryan O’Hearn and Ramón Laureano

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller continues to approach this trade deadline with unprecedented tenacity. After acquiring star closer Mason Miller from the Athletics, he swung a huge deal with the Baltimore Orioles to get two impact hitters.