One of the biggest names who could move before Monday’s trade deadline is San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller.
Miller carries tremendous value because of his dominance out of the bullpen. Several teams have inquired about him, including the New York Yankees, who have emerged as the club most frequently linked to him.
However, the Padres appear to be leaning toward keeping him rather than making a deal.
Miller’s Future in San Diego
According to a report from the New York Post’s Jon Heyman on Friday afternoon, the Padres are now unlikely to trade Miller.
“I’m not sure anything is quite absolute there, but I do believe Mason Miller will end up staying. They’re one game above .500 at this point, only two games out of the division,” Heyman said.
“And he’s got three years to go. I think it’ll be very unlikely that he’ll be traded.”
“I do believe Mason Miller will end up staying [with the Padres past the Trade Deadline]…”
– @JonHeyman on #MLBCentral pic.twitter.com/1eFFWTA7Zr
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 31, 2026
Miller’s 2026 Season
Miller has dominated as the Padres’ closer this season.
Few relievers have matched his production, which explains why he has become one of the most valuable arms on the trade market.
In 44 appearances, Miller has recorded 28 saves with a 0.79 ERA. He has also struck out 85 batters over 45.2 innings while posting a 0.788 WHIP.
Padres Right Now
The Padres have fallen short of expectations this season, but as Heyman noted on MLB Network, they remain firmly in the National League playoff race.
San Diego enters Friday at 55-54 and sits just two games out of a Wild Card spot. The club could still buy at the trade deadline, especially because it desperately needs starting pitching, which has been one of its biggest weaknesses this season.
San Diego Padres Leaning One Way on Potential Mason Miller Trade: Report