Athletics acquire Braden Nett in Miller trade

Padres send Nett, De Vries, Baez and Nunez to Oakland in exchange for pitchers Miller and Sears

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:34pm

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The Oakland Athletics have acquired infielder Braden Nett, along with Leo De Vries, Henry Baez and Eduarniel Nunez, from the San Diego Padres in exchange for pitchers Mason Miller and JP Sears, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Why it matters

This trade represents a significant shakeup in the rosters of both the Athletics and Padres as they look to bolster their teams ahead of the upcoming MLB season. Nett, a promising young infielder, will now have the opportunity to contribute to Oakland's lineup, while the Padres have brought in two talented pitchers to strengthen their rotation.

The details

The key pieces in the deal are Braden Nett, who has shown flashes of potential in his time with the Padres, and pitchers Mason Miller and JP Sears, who have both had success at the minor league level and will now join the Padres' pitching staff.

  • The trade was completed on Thursday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Braden Nett

A young infielder who was previously with the San Diego Padres.

Mason Miller

A pitcher who was previously with the Oakland Athletics and is now joining the Padres.

JP Sears

A pitcher who was previously with the Oakland Athletics and is now joining the Padres.

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What they’re saying

“This trade allows us to add some promising young talent to our roster while also bolstering our pitching staff. We're excited to see what Braden Nett and the other players can bring to our team.”

— Billy Beane, Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations, Oakland Athletics

“We're confident that Mason Miller and JP Sears will be valuable additions to our pitching rotation and help us compete in the NL West this season.”

— A.J. Preller, General Manager, San Diego Padres

What’s next

The players involved in the trade are expected to join their new teams in the coming days and begin preparing for the start of the 2026 MLB season.

The takeaway

This trade represents an effort by both the Athletics and Padres to improve their rosters and position themselves for success in the upcoming season. The addition of Braden Nett and the pitching duo of Miller and Sears could have a significant impact on the performance of both teams.