A.J. Preller breaks down Padres’ 2026 Trade Deadline

PHOENIX — The scale was smaller this year. No Mason Miller. No Juan Soto. The Trade Deadline came and went, and Padres general manager A.J. Preller did not pull off a blockbuster — which always qualifies as a minor surprise.

But make no mistake: This Deadline was extremely on-brand for Preller and the Padres. Because, as always, they are going for it.

They’re also rental pieces — both set…