Mason Miller trade proposal with Dodgers makes little sense for Padres

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Mason Miller was a hot topic at the trade deadline, but the San Diego Padres opted to keep him in the closer role for the postseason.

Miller led the National League with 38 saves and struck out 16.6 batters per nine innings in 66 appearances in 2026.

It's highly plausible more teams will reach out to the Padres about Miller's services this offseason.

The Dodgers don't necessarily need Miller, but they love to acquire star players. He would provide more certainty as the closer than Edwin Diaz or left-hander Tanner Scott," FanSided's John Perrotta .