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Padres Notes: Friars Win Deadline, Make Shocking Trades, Why Wasn’t Dylan Cease Moved?

Aaron Coloma|
Jul 12, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher Mason Miller (19) reacts after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
Jul 12, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher Mason Miller (19) reacts after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images | Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres had a historic deadline, bringing in seven players to fill their needs while emptying a third of their Top-30 prospects.

The headliner of the bunch of new arrivals is clearly former Athletic Mason Miller, who the Padres had to sacrifice No. 3 MLB prospect Leo De Vries to obtain. Along with Miller, the A's sent starter JP Sears to San Diego.

The Padres also sent their No. 3 prospect Braden Nett, No. 13 prospect Henry Baez and No. 17 prospect Eduarniel Nunez to West Sacramento in the deal.

Other players the Padres landed are catcher Freddy Fermin, designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn, outfielder Ramon Laureano, infielder Will Wagner, starting pitcher Nestor Cortes and shortstop Jorge Quintana.

The Friars surprisingly didn't need to give up Dylan Cease — whose name floated around close to the deadline — to bring in their massive haul. The market for Cease among selling teams was low, obviously, as they have no need for a rental starter such as him when they're throwing the rest of the season away.

The Astros made a move on Cease towards the latter end of the deadline, however, nothing ever came of it due to San Diego's high asking price.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Padres news (click the headline for the full article):

Padres Acquiring Mason Miller, More in Blockbuster Trade With Athletics

Padres Make Another Trade, Acquire All-Star Starting Pitcher From NL Contender

Padres Make Trade, Acquire Infielder From Blue Jays

Padres Acquire All-Star First Baseman, Outfielder in Blockbuster Trade With Orioles

What Did The Padres Give Up in Blockbuster Ryan O’Hearn, Ramon Laureano Trade?

Padres Make Trade, Acquire Catcher From AL Squad for Key Pitchers

Insider Provides Massive Padres’ Dylan Cease Trade Update as Deadline Nears

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Aaron Coloma
AARON COLOMA

Aaron Coloma is a contributing writer for On SI based in Los Angeles. A 2024 graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, he previously covered collegiate and high school sports for The Poly Post and Valley Sports Telegram, respectively.

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