The San Diego Padres find themselves at the center of MLB offseason trade rumors, and one former star believes a bold move could be on the table. During MLB Network’s coverage of the MLB Winter Meetings, Harold Reynolds explained why the Padres should at least consider a possible trade involving Mason Miller.
With rival clubs calling on nearly every healthy arm in the Padres bullpen, the idea carries real weight in the current market. Reynolds emphasized how trading away Miller could help the Padres reshape their roster moving forward.
The 27-year-old Miller is one of the most electric relievers in the league and remains under team control through 2029 on a team-friendly deal. The Padres paid a steep price to land him at the 2025 trade deadline, sending top prospect Leodalis De Vries to the Athletics in a blockbuster deal.
That price tag, combined with Miller’s dominance, is why his name keeps surfacing in MLB Winter Meetings discussions. MLB Network shared Reynolds’ comments on X (formerly known as Twitter), where he laid out why moving Miller might make sense for the Padres if the right offer comes along.
“I remember talking with Buck Showalter years ago. He said, ‘Somebody will always take your bad money for their good return—if we give something there to them.’ And I think they’ve got to, if they’re gonna relieve some other big power, this is the guys’ drawing card. Some of the money that you want to get off the books. He’s still controllable. He’s at a good rate. And you’re gonna be able to get something back if you put him—Machado or Tatis or somebody—combined in the deal,” Reynolds explained.
As offseason talks continue, Miller’s name remains a focal point for the Padres as they consider how to balance long-term control and immediate roster needs.
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