It wouldn’t be a proper Deadline day without an A.J. Preller trade binge. The Padres' general manager did not disappoint. Preller reshaped his roster in a major way on Thursday -- making five deals that involved 22 players before the Trade Deadline.

The San Diego Padres acquired All-Star closer Mason Miller and starting pitcher JP Sears through a trade with the Athletics, the teams announced Thursday.

The A’s beat the Mariners on Wednesday night. They had a two-run lead in the ninth inning, which is a typical save situation, but they did not use their closer. Mason Miller was unavailable, and on Thursday we found out why;