The deadline's final minutes produced one more rotation shakeup, and San Diego was on the right side of it.
Quick answer: Right-hander Casey Mize changed teams in the closing moments before Monday's 6 p.m. ET deadline, with AthX roster data confirming his move to the San Diego Padres. Full return details to the Milwaukee Brewers were still emerging in early reporting.
The trade details
Bleacher Report flagged the Mize move as one of the deadline's true buzzer-beaters, a trade that broke right as the market closed with terms still being confirmed across outlets. It's San Diego's second pitching addition of the weekend, following Sunday's trade for left-hander Robbie Ray from the Giants.
What San Diego is buying
Mize gives the Padres another established arm behind a rotation already featuring Michael King and Ray. AthX Engine has him at 197.61 pitching fantasy points this season, tracking to a 274.29 FP pace, solid rotation-caliber production. Paired with closer-caliber reliever Mason Miller, San Diego closed the deadline with real pitching depth added at every level for a playoff push.
What Milwaukee is selling, and why
Details on Milwaukee's return were still being confirmed as the deadline closed, a common feature of true last-minute deals where full terms trail the initial report by hours. Check back for updates as the trade is fully confirmed across outlets.
AthX Engine angle
Mize's 197.61 FP and 274.29 pace are already established production heading into his first Padres starts. As with any buzzer-beater trade, confirm reporting before treating any secondary details as final, this article will update once full terms are confirmed.
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What happens next
San Diego slots Mize into the rotation mix for the stretch run. For the wider deadline ledger, see our Aug. 2 trade deadline buzz roundup.
Sources: Bleacher Report trade-deadline reporting, AthX Engine 2026 season scoring for Mize. Information only; not financial advice. This article will be updated as full trade terms are confirmed.
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