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How Is Leo De Vries Doing After Blockbuster Trade From Padres to Athletics?

Padres received Mason Miller and JP Sears in exchange for Leo De Vries and three other prospects, a blockbuster deadline move.
Mason Miller has posted a 0.72 ERA with 49 strikeouts in 25 innings this season for Oakland.
Leo De Vries, 19, is hitting .279 with five homers and 19 RBIs at Double-A for the Athletics.
Athletics manager Mark Kotsay left the door open to a potential call-up for De Vries this year.
Padres president A.J. Preller called the deal the most difficult part of his job but necessary to acquire the right pieces.
The trade outcome remains early and contested for its benefit to both teams over time.
De Vries expressed gratitude in an Instagram post after the trade, acknowledging the Padres' decision to move him.
The Padres viewed De Vries as a long-term development project rather than an immediate MLB contributor.
Valentina Martinez, an On SI writer, reported on the trade's evolving story and notable performances.
The trade emphasized Padres' pursuit of a championship core by adding Miller and Sears at the cost of De Vries.

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