AJ Preller was also discussing shortstop prospect Leo De Vries with the A's and Guardians leading up to the MLB trade deadline, according to a new report.

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 Padres picked up Mason Miller in a blockbuster trade that required giving up a coveted prospect, but he struggled on Tuesday.