Other the Tarik Skubal, Mason Miller is the biggest name being bandied about at the 2026 MLB trade deadline. Given his elite stuff and how incredible he’s been this season, any team trading for him will need to surrender a haul to make it happen.
The Padres may not wind up moving their dominant closer, but given that we’re in a seller’s market with sky-high prices for top relievers, it would be smart if general manager A.J. Preller took advantage. He shipped out a haul to land Miller last year and likely won't get an equal package—though it’s certainly possible given how dominant he’s been over the past year. Regardless, if a team wants him this year, it will need to overwhelm the Padres.
