Padres Have More Moves Coming Following Blockbuster Mason Miller Trade

The San Diego Padres made the trade of the year before Thursday's trade deadline, acquiring All-Star closer Mason Miller for a massive prospect haul.

They have until 3 p.m. PT to make some more moves to bolster their chances for a long postseason run, and many insiders — including the San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee — believe they'll do just that.

"A source said Thursday morning the Padres are also still shopping for a starting pitcher to put near the top of their rotation," wrote Acee.

The Padres made a statement in acquiring Miller, who became a household name in 2024 with his blistering fastball, however they are still poking around the league for some bats to round out their offense, per The Athletic.

"The Padres still want to acquire a left fielder and a catcher, according to people familiar with their thinking," wrote The Athletic. "By most indications, they still have not stopped trying on a pair of top outfield targets — the Red Sox’s Jarren Duran and the Guardians’ Steven Kwan. To acquire either player, however, they may need to trade starter Dylan Cease or incumbent closer Robert Suarez and perhaps flip the resulting prospect capital to Boston or Cleveland."

Another player on the Padres' radar is Luis Robert Jr., who has been continuously linked to a move to San Diego this season. Mark Feinsand reports the Padres are "motivated" to get a deal done for an outfielder, and have emerged as a frontrunner for the former All-Star.