The Padres have the farm depth to explore bold moves. However, giving up De Vries in a Kwan package might not fit with their broader deadline blueprint. With Mason Miller commanding a similarly steep price,

San Diego shockingly acquired 100-mph flamethrower Mason Miller from the A’s on Thursday in a massive move ahead of the MLB trade deadline, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. San Diego is also receiving former Yankee lefty JP Sears, while the A’s are receiving four players, including the No. 3 prospect in the sport in shortstop Leo De Vries.

San Diego Padres general manager AJ Preller is reportedly being very aggressive before the 5 PM ET deadline. The Athletic MLB insider Ken Rosenthal fully “anticipates” the Pads to make a major move on Thursday due to Preller’s proven track record.