Lin and Rosenthal also report that the Padres have interest in A’s flamethrower, Mason Miller. Miller remains a long-shot trade candidate but would be one of the most impactful arms available if the A’s seriously consider dealing him.

The San Diego Padres reportedly have their sights set on lights-out Athletics closer Mason Miller. As Padres general manager A.J. Preller pursues outfielders Jarren Duran and Steven Kwan ahead of Thursday’s MLB trade deadline,

All three of those players fall in the "young and controllable category." Duran, 28, is a year removed from an 8.7-bWAR season and is making south of $4 million in 2025. Two-time All-Star Kwan is due just over $4 million this year, while Miller is making just $765,000.