SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Padres acquired hard-throwing closer Mason Miller and left-hander JP Sears in a deal with the Athletics on Thursday, adding major upgrades to their pitching staff in a trade deadline blockbuster.

The San Diego Padres acquired All-Star closer Mason Miller and starting pitcher JP Sears through a trade with the Athletics, the teams announced Thursday.

The San Diego Padres acquired right-hander Mason Miller, the top closer on the trade market, and lefty starter J.P. Sears from the Athletics on Thursday. They are paying a big price, however, sending shortstop Leo De Vries,