The San Diego Padres had a sensational trade deadline. From adding a feared closer to an already league-best bullpen, to acquiring much-needed bats to the lineup, it feels like every need from the first half of the season was addressed.

De Vries along with RHP Braden Nett, RHP Henry Baez, and Eduarniel Núñez were sent to the Athletics in exchange for closer Mason Miller on Thursday. De Vries was the top prospect in the Padres’ system, and the top prospect in all of baseball, per MLB Pipeline.

THE PADRES AND GM A.J. PRELLER  A.J. Preller led off our list of the MLB's biggest deadline winners and losers. The Padres' veteran GM was a slam dunk deadline winner after acquiring former Athletics closer Mason Miller (and lefty JP Spears) for four prospects that includes Leo De Vries,

Mason Miller made his debut with the San Diego Padres on Friday night, plus when he found out that a trade could happen.

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