Why the Padres should (and shouldn't) trade star closer Mason Miller at the 2026 MLB trade deadline originally appeared on The Sporting News. When it's MLB trade deadline season, the San Diego Padres are typically big players one way or another. The Pirates, Mariners and Yankees are expected to be potential fits for a Miller trade, per Jon Heyman. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementMORE:The 16 players most likely to be moved at 2026 MLB trade deadlineWhy the Padres shouldn't trade Mason MillerFor one, the 2026 Padres are not yet done. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIf the Padres trade Miller, they won't have the luxury of going into the ninth inning of high-stakes September games with an elite, shutdown arm available.