"The San Diego Padres are probably the most confusing team in baseball. A.J. Preller is as aggressive as a general manager can be, constantly trading away prospects in blockbuster swaps. Every offseason brings an acquisition crazier than the last, and it appears that this winter will be no different. Reports from the Winter Meetings indicated that Preller is already trying to work out a "massive trade." He's a madman, and there's no way around it."
"The Padres made the biggest deal of the 2025 trade deadline period, acquiring Mason Miller from the Sacramento Athletics. They sent Leo De Vries, the No. 3 prospect in baseball, to Sacramento in return. Miller is one of the best relievers in the sport, but that's still a hefty cost for a player with so much injury risk. Miller had a 0.77 ERA in 23.1 innings to finish off the regular season in San Diego."
"Jon Heyman reported that Miller could be available for trade as San Diego looks to add controllable starting pitching. That doesn't mean the Padres will move him. In fact, it would be very surprising to see him on a different team to begin the 2026 season. Nonetheless, it's something to check in on. Whether the Cubs want Miller or another reliever from the San Diego bullpen, a phone call or text to investigate the situation has never hurt anyone."
A.J. Preller repeatedly trades top prospects in pursuit of immediate talent, creating a pattern of aggressive, unpredictable roster moves. The Padres acquired Mason Miller from the Sacramento Athletics at the 2025 deadline, sending No. 3 overall prospect Leo De Vries in return. Miller delivered dominant late-season and postseason relief, posting a 0.77 ERA in 23.1 innings and shutting down the Cubs in the Wild Card Series. Despite elite velocity and control, Miller carries significant injury risk. Reports indicate Miller could be shopped as San Diego targets controllable starting pitching, though a trade is not guaranteed.
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