According to the MLB insider, the Padres are starting to pursue a trade involving the Athletics' closing pitcher, Mason Miller. With the success that Miller has found in a short time in the big leagues, it would cost a lot for San Diego to land him.

The Padres haven't made a big move yet, but they're still trying to take a big swing. Find out the latest at MLB Trade Rumors.

The San Diego Padres have reportedly pursued a blockbuster deal for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran for weeks now, and they remain on the gas.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/padres as Padres Outfielder Has 3-Word Response to Trade Deadline Rumors. Never ask a baseball player on a contending team how they feel before the trade deadline. Ask them afterward.

With the trade deadline and an off day looming on Thursday, the Mets gave an empty effort and were swept by the Padres at Petco Park.