The San Diego Padres shocked baseball by adding Mason Miller at the trade deadline, and A.J. Preller opened up on why he decided to make the move.

The Athletics drafted Miller in the third round of the 2021 MLB Draft, and he debuted as a starting pitcher in 2023, making six starts before the organization transitioned him into a relief role due to concerns about his long-term durability and the potential for greater impact in shorter outings.