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The San Diego Padres were heavy buyers in the days leading up to the MLB trade deadline last week. President of baseball operations, A.J. Preller, was able to put together another large midseason trade haul.
San Diego completed multiple trades, including a deal that sent three Padres' top prospects, including shortstop Leo De Vries, pitchers Braden Nett, Henry Baez, and Eduarniel Nunez, to the Athletics in exchange for JP Sears and Mason Miller.
The highlight of the deal was for the Padres to land Miller, a 2024 All-Star who has one of the highest velocity fastballs in the entire MLB. At just 26 years old, the Padres have team control of Miller through the 2029 season.
Miller was able to speak on the trade and what to expect from him with a new team. Speculation has risen on how the Padres will use him, hinting at a possible change from a closing role to starting games.
"Everybody has the same goal of wanting to make it to October, make a deep run, and compete for a World Series. Whatever that role is, I'm prepared to do that... It's kind of figuring out how I fit into that equation while also keeping everybody fresh," Miller said on Foul Territory on Monday.
Mason Miller says he's prepared and willing to pitch in whatever role the Padres need him to.
"These guys have had a lot of success here, so it's figuring out how I fit into that equation while also keeping everybody fresh. pic.twitter.com/TBJicGHgm1
Mason Miller started his big league career as a starter for the Athletics, starting in six games in 2023 before switching to a closing role. His consistency at his new position kept him as the A's main closer leading up to his trade to the Padres.
In 104 appearances in his career, Miller has a 3.14 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 48 saves, and 202 strikeouts in 137.2 innings pitched.
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