According to the MLB insider, the Padres are starting to pursue a trade involving the Athletics' closing pitcher, Mason Miller. With the success that Miller has found in a short time in the big leagues, it would cost a lot for San Diego to land him.

Is star Athletics closer Mason Miller on his way to San Diego? Rumors have been flying all day with less than 24 hours before the MLB trade deadline arrives. On Wednesday evening, longtime reporter Jon Heyman revealed that the Padres are working on a deal to acquire the elite relief pitcher.

All three of those players fall in the "young and controllable category." Duran, 28, is a year removed from an 8.7-bWAR season and is making south of $4 million in 2025. Two-time All-Star Kwan is due just over $4 million this year, while Miller is making just $765,000.

With the trade deadline and an off day looming on Thursday, the Mets gave an empty effort and were swept by the Padres at Petco Park.