The San Diego Padres were never close to trading starting pitcher Dylan Cease or closer Robert Suarez at the trade deadline.

Padres' Decision on Robert Suarez Surfaces Minutes After Mason Miller Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The San Diego Padres are making a strong push for the postseason and made a splash early Thursday morning acquiring closing pitcher Mason Miller from the Athletics.

The San Diego Padres added Mason Miller at the trade deadline. Now, it appears Robert Suarez will opt out of his contract with the team after losing his spot.