The San Diego Padres landed Mason Miller from the Athletics in a deadline blockbuster, which also included JP Sears and infield prospect Leo De Vries. But the deal wasn't the Athletics' first choice for a potential Miller trade.

The San Diego Padres made a lot of moves at the trade deadline, but one of their smaller moves looks to be better than anybody expected.

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.