Padres Trade Deadline Crossroads | San Diego Padres News

The Padres just pulled off a blockbuster trade for closer Mason Miller, sacrificing top prospect Leo De Vries — and now, with Miller dominating early in 2026, GM A.J. Preller may be eyeing another deal. Rumors swirl that Miller’s value peaks at the deadline, with teams demanding top-100 prospects — a steep price even the Padres might balk at. While Miller’s contract still has three years left, including four potential playoff runs, the Padres may need to offload Xander Bogaerts to make a move. But insiders say Preller’s more likely to be a buyer — making the next few days critical as the August 3 deadline looms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7dce8086de33bb15