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Padres GM Preller Orchestrates Flurry of Deadline Deals
1 Aug
Summary
- Padres GM Preller trades 22 prospects to acquire top talent
- Astros acquire Carlos Correa from Twins in surprise move
- Mets, Phillies load up on relievers to strengthen bullpens
In the final hours before the 2025 MLB trade deadline on August 1st, Padres general manager A.J. Preller was the busiest executive, orchestrating a flurry of high-profile deals. Preller, known for his aggressive approach, traded away 22 of the team's top prospects to acquire several impact players, including Athletics closer Mason Miller and Orioles outfielder Ramon Laureano.
The Astros also made a surprising move, acquiring star shortstop Carlos Correa from the Twins in a deal that saw Houston take on a significant portion of Correa's remaining contract. The Twins, facing financial constraints, reluctantly agreed to the trade, shedding a major payroll commitment.
Elsewhere, the Mets and Phillies both made significant upgrades to their bullpens, acquiring top relievers to bolster their postseason aspirations. The Mets traded away four of their top 20 prospects to land Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley and Giants setup man Tyler Rogers, while the Phillies landed Twins closer Jhoan Duran, giving them one of the deepest relief corps in baseball.
As the dust settled on a frenetic trade deadline, the Padres, Astros, Mets, and Phillies emerged as the big winners, positioning themselves for a potential World Series showdown in the coming months.
