{"id":50725,"date":"2025-07-31T19:19:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T19:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/50725\/"},"modified":"2025-07-31T19:19:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T19:19:09","slug":"mlb-trade-deadline-tracker-mason-miller-shane-bieber-on-the-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/50725\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB trade deadline tracker: Mason Miller, Shane Bieber on the move"},"content":{"rendered":"

The San Diego Padres added hard-throwing closer Mason Miller<\/a> and the Toronto Blue Jays dealt for former Cy Young award winner Shane Bieber<\/a> in a flurry of moves before Major League Baseball\u2019s trade deadline on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The recent swaps are on top of several deals over the past few days \u2014 including the Mariners landing slugger Eugenio Suarez<\/a> \u2014 but several big names could still be on the move, including Pittsburgh right-hander Mitch Keller, Cleveland\u2019s Steven Kwan and Arizona pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly.<\/p>\n

MLB\u2019s trade deadline is at 6 p.m. EDT. on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Padres add All-Star Mason Miller, lefty JP Sears from Athletics<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old Miller is one of the game\u2019s top relievers and has a fastball that averages more than 101 mph. The 2024 All-Star has 20 saves in 23 opportunities, a 3.76 ERA and 59 strikeouts this season. He\u2019s under team control through 2029.<\/p>\n

The Padres also added JP Sears, a lefty who has a 7-9 record and 4.95 ERA this season, striking out 95 batters over 22 starts.<\/p>\n

San Diego sent the A\u2019s a package of prospects, including highly-regarded shortstop Leo De Vries and right-handed pitchers Henry Baez, Braden Nett and Eduarniel Nunez.<\/p>\n

Shane Bieber off to Blue Jays, nearing MLB return<\/p>\n

Bieber is headed to the AL East-leading Blue Jays in a deal with the rebuilding Cleveland Guardians, who also dealt right-hander Paul Sewald in the division to the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers.<\/p>\n

Bieber, who is working his way back from April 2024 Tommy John surgery, has made five rehab starts. His most recent outing was Tuesday for Double-A Akron, in which he allowed one run on three hits and struck out seven in four innings. His next rehab start was scheduled for Sunday.<\/p>\n

The Guardians are getting right-hander Khal Stephen from the Blue Jays.<\/p>\n

Bieber had spent his entire career in Cleveland, including winning the AL Cy Young Award in 2020. He has a career record of 62-32 with a 3.22 ERA and 958 strikeouts in 136 games, with 134 starts since his debut in 2018.<\/p>\n

He agreed to a one-year, $14 million contract last fall<\/a> with a $16 million player option for 2026.<\/p>\n

Phillies stay aggressive, add OF Harrison Bader in deal with Twins<\/p>\n

The Phillies got outfielder Harrison Bader<\/a> in exchange for two minor leaguers, a person with direct knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press. The person confirmed the swap on condition of anonymity because it was pending a review of medical records.<\/p>\n

It is the team\u2019s second deal with the Minnesota Twins in two days after landing closer Jhoan Duran.<\/a><\/p>\n

The 31-year-old Bader, a 2021 Gold Glove winner, remains a strong defender at all three outfield spots and has 12 home runs, 38 RBIs and a .778 OPS in 96 games. He also has postseason experience, playing in five playoff series with the Cardinals, Yankees and Mets with a .809 OPS and five career homers.<\/p>\n

The Phillies are sending minor league outfielder Hendry Mendez and right-hander Geremy Villoria to the Twins for Bader.<\/p>\n

Tigers pry closer Kyle Finnegan from Nationals<\/p>\n

AL Central-leading Detroit acquired Kyle Finnegan from Washington for two prospects, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade wasn\u2019t announced.<\/p>\n

The 33-year-old Finnegan was an All-Star in 2024 but his velocity has been down this season. He has 20 saves with a 4.38 ERA in 2025. <\/p>\n

The Nats received minor league pitchers Josh Randall and R.J. Sales, Detroit\u2019s third and 10th round draft picks from 2024, respectively. <\/p>\n

Cubs add more pitching, trade for Andrew Kittredge from Orioles<\/p>\n

The Cubs continued seek help on the mound, adding right-hander Andrew Kittredge<\/a> from the Baltimore Orioles one day after agreeing to a deal with the Washington Nationals for righty Michael Soroka.<\/p>\n

The 35-year-old Kittredge was an All-Star in 2021 and has a 3.44 ERA over nine seasons. The reliever has a 3.45 ERA in 31 games this season. He signed a $9 million, one-year deal with Baltimore last offseason that includes a $9 million club option for 2026 with a $1 million buyout.<\/p>\n

Other deals, notes<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Tampa Bay Rays acquired catcher Hunter Feduccia from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Paul Gervase, catcher Ben Rortvedt and left-handed pitcher Adam Serwinowski.<\/p>\n

\u2014 The 35-year-old Sewald \u2014 who is headed to Detroit in a trade with Cleveland \u2014 is eligible to return from the injured list on Sunday after being shut down with a strained right shoulder. He is 1-1 with a 4.70 ERA in 18 games this season, averaging more than one strikeout each inning.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Baltimore put right-hander Zach Eflin on the injured list with lower back discomfort Thursday. Eflin was a potential trade target, but has made only 14 starts this year and is on an expiring contract.<\/p>\n

___<\/p>\n

AP Baseball Writer Noah Trister and AP Sports Writers Howard Fendrich, Dan Gelston and Joe Reedy contributed to this story.<\/p>\n

___<\/p>\n

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