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Padres Gear Up for Postseason Push with Big Deadline Moves and Late-Inning Heroics
August 8, 2025 – San Diego, CA
The San Diego Padres have flipped the script on their 2025 season, emerging as trade deadline winners after landing key reinforcements in a bold push for the playoffs. Headlining the acquisitions are power reliever Mason Miller, outfielder Ramón Laureano, infielder Ryan O’Hearn, and starter J.P. Sears—each expected to contribute immediately. The team traded top prospect Leo De Vries in the deal, signaling an aggressive win-now mindset.
Oddsmakers have taken notice, with San Diego’s World Series odds jumping from +3500 to +1700. The team is now viewed as a serious threat to the NL West-leading Dodgers.
The momentum carried into this week’s thrilling series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Down in the ninth, O’Hearn launched a game-tying homer—his first as a Padre—followed by Xander Bogaerts scoring the go-ahead run. Closer Mason Miller sealed the 5–4 victory.
Meanwhile, starter Michael King is set to return Saturday against Boston after a two-month absence. King had a 2.59 ERA prior to injury and could stabilize a rotation now reloaded with talent.
With new additions clicking and veterans stepping up, the Padres appear poised for a serious postseason run.
*For full stats and player updates, stay tuned to Padres coverage throughout August.
