Athletics Acquire No. 3 MLB Prospect Leo De Vries in Multi-Player Trade

The San Diego Padres traded their highly ranked shortstop prospect Leo De Vries, along with three right-handed pitching prospects, to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for reliever Mason Miller and starter JP Sears to bolster their playoff chances. De Vries, an 18-year-old switch-hitting shortstop and the No. 3 prospect in baseball, moved from the Padres’ High-A Fort Wayne TinCaps to the Athletics’ High-A Lansing Lugnuts, where he quickly contributed offensively. This trade marked one of the highest-profile prospect moves of the season, with De Vries expected to be a cornerstone of the Athletics’ young core aiming for future contention. The Athletics also acquired pitchers Braden Nett and Eduarniel Núñez, both possessing high-velocity fastballs and potential for starting or bullpen roles, fitting their timeline for near-future impact. The Padres now have an opening in their infield prospect depth chart, creating opportunities for players like Francisco Acuna, Deivid Coronil, and Devin Ortiz to step up and fill the void left by De Vries’ departure. Both teams appear focused on building competitive rosters through a combination of immediate help and long-term talent development.