Mason Miller In The Bronx? Yankees Are Interested In Padres' Closer

[Steve Drumwright]

 

Could there be another blockbuster involving the San Diego Padres and New York Yankees?

The Yankees are reportedly interested in All-Star Padres closer Mason Miller, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

The two teams hooked up in the 2023 offseason blockbuster in which the Padres shipped superstar outfielder Juan Soto and center fielder Trent Grisham to the Yankees for pitchers Michael King, Randy Vasquez, Jhony Brito, Drew Thorpe and catcher Kyle Higashioka.

Miller would give the Yankees a better back end of the bullpen, moving current closer David Bednar to a setup role. Bednar is also a free agent following this season, while Miller is under club control through 2029.

The Yankees have a few pitching prospects to dangle in front of the Padres, including right-handers Elmer Rodriguez, Carlos Lagrange and Ben Hess. Top Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. is likely off the table unless there is more involved coming from the Friars. Rodriguez made his MLB debut in June, appearing in four games, while Lagrange is at Triple-A and Hess at Double-A.

As the Padres have found out this year, you can never have too much pitching depth.

 

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