With limited payroll flexibility and less prospect capital than a year ago, the Padres could opt to move one of the pitchers.

Major League Baseball’s trade deadline brought plenty of chaos Thursday, with dozens of deals capping a frenetic 24 hours as teams sought to improve their rosters ahead of the postseason.

The San Diego Padres added hard-throwing closer Mason Miller, the New York Yankees grabbed two-time All-Star reliever David Bednar and the Toronto Blue Jays dealt for former Cy Young award winner ...