San Diego Padres scouts are actively evaluating players across all levels of the New York Yankees organization as the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches, with closer Mason Miller standing out as a primary trade target.
Reports indicate that the Padres recently dispatched evaluators to monitor New York's farm system, specifically inquiring about 19-year-old shortstop prospect Dax Kilby following his recent promotion to Low-A ball.
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The Yankees have simultaneously maintained a steady scouting presence around San Diego's club.
Miller's Value and Potential Package
Miller, who has compiled a dominant 0.82 ERA with 27 saves and 80 strikeouts in 2026, represents San Diego's most valuable trade asset.
The right-hander remains under arbitration control through the 2029 season and will not hit free agency until 2030.
Speculation surrounding a potential blockbuster package has drawn widespread analysis from Major League Baseball insiders who note that San Diego's asking price remains exceptionally steep.
The Padres previously parted with top prospect Leo De Vries to acquire Miller from the Oakland Athletics last season.
MLB insider Jeff Passan addressed a proposed trade package featuring pitchers Will Warren, Carlos Lagrange, Ben Hess, and shortstop Dax Kilby, evaluating the depth of the offering.
"I like Kilby a lot. Lagrange might be Jhoan Duran," Passan wrote.
"Warren is a solid big league starter already. And Hess should be one.
That said, I'm not sure there's a sure-enough high-ceiling player in there for the Padres to accept that.
