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San Diego isn’t expected to move Adrián Morejón or Mason Miller at the trade deadline; Miller remains a top-controllable reliever, while Morejón’s value is tempered by a likely qualifying offer and luxury-tax concerns. The Padres may shop other relievers like Wandy Peralta or Yuki Matsui and still pursue upgrades at the outfield or rotation, but a deal involving the two stars seems unlikely.
With the 2026 MLB trade deadline approaching (Monday, 6 p.m. ET), insiders spotlight big-name moves: Padres closer Mason Miller is drawing heavy interest with a high price, while Detroit’s Tarik Skubal has become a bold target for teams like the Phillies and Dodgers. Baltimore has fielded calls on Adley Rutschman, Jackson Holliday, and Colton Cowser, though dealing any of them would be a major shift; Padres GM A.J. Preller has signaled Miller is available to the right offer, setting the stage for potential blockbuster deals.
With the MLB trade deadline under a week away, Tarik Skubal’s market is heating up as the Tigers could sell to contenders such as the Rays, Brewers, Braves, Yankees and Dodgers; the Padres reportedly could trade closer Mason Miller for rotation help despite his elite closer stats; and CJ Abrams’ name is circulating as a possible trade target with teams viewing him as a long-term middle infielder, alongside broader shortstop and pitching chatter around the league.
With a week to go before the MLB trade deadline, teams remain undecided about buying or selling, slowing action as Padres' Mason Miller and Tigers' Tarik Skubal loom as the era's top trade targets; clubs weigh whether to move big assets now or risk losing out, with the Blue Jays signaling a sell and executives predicting decisions could stretch to deadline day.
With the MLB trade deadline two weeks away, executives say asking prices are steep and conversations are just ramping up. San Diego will listen on Mason Miller but is unlikely to move him given his elite closer performance and affordable contract. Clay Holmes could become a hot commodity as he nears return. The Blue Jays appear to be trending toward selling, with Kevin Gausman drawing strong interest. Orioles could buy if they stay in the race, with Trevor Rogers and Taylor Ward on rivals’ radars. The biggest catchers aren’t expected to move, though other players like Ryan Jeffers and potential moves involving Josh Smith could shift teams’ rosters depending on deals.
Mike Salk argues Seattle should trade for Padres closer Mason Miller to strengthen a thin offense by upgrading the bullpen. Miller’s elite, dominant track record and three years of club control could reshape late‑inning leverage, with a potential deal involving pitching prospects and possibly a starter like George Kirby.
The Brewers are pushing to be more aggressive at the MLB trade deadline, having contacted Detroit about Tarik Skubal and San Diego about Mason Miller; while a deal isn’t guaranteed, the move signals Milwaukee’s intent to bolster its playoff push ahead of the August 3 deadline.
Jon Heyman ranks 15 intriguing trade candidates for MLB’s deadline, with Mason Miller atop the list thanks to a 103 mph fastball and a remarkable backstory, while Tarik Skubal is another standout name; the Padres are balancing injuries and big contracts as they flirt with buying, and the Yankees are among teams likely to show interest if Miller is available.
With Brandon Woodruff out for the season, Milwaukee is a clear deadline buyer and has already explored Tarik Skubal (Tigers) and Mason Miller (Padres) as potential upgrades. Detroit could move Skubal, while San Diego may part with Miller to restock a thin farm system, and Milwaukee’s depth—led by top prospects like Jesús Made and Luis Peña—gives them leverage in a bidding war. The cost will be steep, given Skubal’s $32 million salary and Miller’s three years of control, but the Brewers’ history of patient development and willingness to push chips in at the right time could make a blockbuster possible before the August 3 deadline.
With the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaching, Detroit wants a controllable starter to replace Tarik Skubal after his elbow surgery and a few deadline starts; the Yankees reportedly eye Padres closer Mason Miller, while the Phillies seek an innings-eating No. 5 starter to back a top rotation, with other rental options like Bieber, Gausman, Mahle, Ray, and Singer mentioned as potential moves.
The San Diego Padres sit on the deadline fence at 48-48 and 3.5 games back, with management saying they’ll be open to either acquiring players or moving pieces depending on how they perform after the All-Star break. Mason Miller stands out as the best asset, with San Diego signaling he could stay, but his value and the farm’s weakness may drive a trade that would restock the system even as they try to remain competitive. A potential sale of the franchise to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones could affect payroll flexibility and front-office decisions as August 3 approaches.
Padres closer Mason Miller, the team’s lone All-Star representative, fielded a slew of trade questions during All-Star media sessions amid ongoing deadline chatter; he acknowledged interest from other teams (notably the Yankees) but said he’s happy with San Diego and that the Padres’ performance in the weeks ahead will decide whether they buy or sell at the trade deadline.
Andy Pages outlasted Padres closer Mason Miller in a dramatic nine-pitch at-bat, delivering a game-winning sacrifice fly as the Dodgers rallied for a 5-4 win to reclaim first in the NL West, with Freddie Freeman homering twice and a bullpen that logged five scoreless innings.
Gavin Sheets hit a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the ninth, lifting the Padres to a 3-1 win over the Brewers in Milwaukee; it capped San Diego’s 13th comeback victory this season, with Mason Miller earning the save after a tense late stretch.
Mason Miller’s 34 2/3‑inning scoreless streak ended in the ninth after a disputed fair/foul call on a swinging bunt—umpire Dan Merzel ruled it fair (not reviewable), sparking a Cubs rally; Miller allowed three runs in the inning before finishing, and while the moment was ugly, he remains dominant this season (1.26 ERA, 0.56 WHIP, 28 strikeouts in 14 1/3 IP with 10 saves in 14 appearances).