Mason Miller–Pirates Link Exists But Deal Unlikely Before Deadline
Pittsburgh has been connected to Padres closer Mason Miller, though San Diego's playoff push makes a deal a long shot per Jeff Passan.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are considered buyers ahead of the August 3 trade deadline, with bullpen help as their top priority. Padres closer Mason Miller, a Pittsburgh native, has been linked to the Bucs, but ESPN's Jeff Passan says a deal is unlikely. San Diego sits just 1.5 games out of a wild card spot and is unlikely to move their best reliever. Pittsburgh would also likely need to include top prospect Seth Hernandez in any offer.
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