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Yankees Eye Padres Closer Mason Miller After Dominant Season

7/15/2026

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The Yankees have named Padres All-Star closer Mason Miller their top trade target before August 3, insider Jon Heyman says.
Miller posted a 0.91 ERA, 25 saves, 72 strikeouts in 39.2 innings, a 101.3 mph fastball and a slider yielding a 59% strikeout rate.
Manager Aaron Boone hopes Miller and closer David Bednar could finish games after eight innings.
The Padres, trailing in the NL West, may trade Miller for young talent.

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The Yankees have named Padres All-Star closer Mason Miller their top trade target before August 3, insider Jon Heyman says.
Miller posted a 0.91 ERA, 25 saves, 72 strikeouts in 39.2 innings, a 101.3 mph fastball and a slider yielding a 59% strikeout rate.
Manager Aaron Boone hopes Miller and closer David Bednar could finish games after eight innings.
The Padres, trailing in the NL West, may trade Miller for young talent.