The A's traded star closer Mason Miller and lefty JP Sears to the Padres for one of the top prospects in baseball. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The San Diego Padres have landed closer Mason Miller and left-handed starting pitcher JP Sears from the Athletics in a blockbuster trade deadline deal, the team announced Thursday. The return includes top shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries, who ranked No. 3 on CBS Sports' midseason rankings.

The San Diego Padres acquired right-hander Mason Miller, the top closer on the trade market, and lefty starter J.P. Sears from the Athletics on Thursday. They are paying a big price, however, sending shortstop Leo De Vries,