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.

For the second time in four years, A.J. Preller turned the San Diego Padres into the biggest stars of baseball’s trade deadline. In 2022, the San Diego general manager snagged slugger Juan Soto, sending James Wood,