Athletics Facing Backlash for Mason Miller Trade Decision as History Repeats Itself originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Sitting just three games back of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West, the San Diego Padres made a splashy move on Thursday's MLB trade deadline day.

The Athletics lost one of the best relievers in baseball, but acquiring the No. 3 overall prospect for a reliever is a home run.

At the trade deadline, the A's parted ways with their star closer and fan favorite Mason Miller, leaving a big hole in the ninth inning.