Morosi thinks that the addition of Fermin is a difference maker, and it's his favorite deal that A.J. Preller made at the deadline. It's not the Mason Miller blockbuster, which brought one of the most electric closers to San Diego. It's the trade for Fermin.

Mason Miller is right in the middle of the National League wild-card race as a member of the San Diego Padres, but he was reportedly almost part of the same race with a different team.

The San Diego Padres were one of the most aggressive teams at the 2025 MLB trade deadline as they added several high-profile players, including All-Star closer Mason Miller in a deal with the Athletics.

The Diamondbacks defeated the Padres 6-2 at Chase Field, improving their record against NL West teams to 16-12. Brandon Pfaadt earned the win for Arizona, allowing two runs in 5 2/3 innings, while Kyle Backhus got his first career save.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are heating up at the right time — and Monday night’s 6-2 win over the San Diego Padres at Chase Field showed exactly why. Brandon Pfaadt delivered another steady start on the mound,

The Arizona Diamondbacks took down the San Diego Padres by a score of 6-2 on Monday, winning their third straight behind a solid night of pitching and offense.