The San Diego Padres acquired All-Star closer Mason Miller and starting pitcher JP Sears through a trade with the Athletics, the teams announced Thursday.

Out: Right-handed reliever Rafael Montero, to the first-place Tigers. He joined the Braves in April as part of a trade with the Astros. He wasn’t great, with an ERA of 5.50 and a WHIP of 1.398 in 36 ...