The San Diego Padres shocked baseball by adding Mason Miller at the trade deadline, and A.J. Preller opened up on why he decided to make the move.

Mason Miller is ready for whatever role his new team has in store for him. The Athletics shipped the 26-year-old reliever to the San Diego Padres in a blockbuster deal before the MLB trade deadline and his role is set to change.

Miller was able to speak on the trade and what to expect from him with a new team. Speculation has risen on how the Padres will use him, hinting at a possible change from a closing role to starting games.