The San Diego Padres are acquiring Mason Miller, the top closer on the trade market, and starter J.P. Sears from the Athletics, multiple media outlets reported Thursday. They are paying a big price, however,

The A’s beat the Mariners on Wednesday night. They had a two-run lead in the ninth inning, which is a typical save situation, but they did not use their closer. Mason Miller was unavailable, and on Thursday we found out why;