The San Diego Padres have landed closer Mason Miller and left-handed starting pitcher JP Sears from the Athletics in a blockbuster trade deadline deal, the team announced Thursday. The return includes top shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries, who ranked No. 3 on CBS Sports' midseason rankings.

The San Diego Padres acquired right-hander Mason Miller, the top closer on the trade market, and lefty starter J.P. Sears from the Athletics on Thursday. They are paying a big price, however, sending shortstop Leo De Vries,

Having circled around blockbuster deals over the past week, San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller was able to get one done by acquiring Mason Miller and J.P. Sears from the Athletics.