July 31 (UPI) -- 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 Padres sent shortstop Leo De Vries -- the No. 3 prospect in baseball -- and right-handed pitchers Henry Baez, Braden Nett and Eduarniel Nunez to the Athletics in exchange for Sears and Miller.
Miller, 26, went 1-2 with a 3.76 ERA over 38 appearances so far this season. He earned 20 saves. The three-year veteran went 2-2 with a 2.49 ERA and 28 saves over 55 appearances last season en route to his first All-Star selection. He owns a career 3.16 ERA and earned 48 saves through his first three seasons.
That bullpen is led by All-Stars Robert Suarez and Jason Adam, who own respective 3.43 and 1.89 ERAs. Suarez leads MLB with 30 saves.
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