Correa returns to Astros; Bethel Park's Miller goes to Padres on MLB trade deadline day

MLB’s trade deadline brought plenty of chaos Thursday, with dozens of deals capping a frenetic 24 hours as teams sought to improve their rosters ahead of the postseason.

Among the highlights: All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Houston Astros, and the San Diego Padres went on a trading spree that brought in hard-throwing closer Mason Miller, a Bethel Park grad.

In other moves, outfielder Cedric Mullins was dealt to the New York Mets, and former Cy Young award winner Shane Bieber is joining the Toronto Blue Jays.

The recent swaps are on top of several deals over the past few days — including the Mariners landing slugger Eugenio Suarez — and the final hours saw a whirlwind of activity as teams made trades right up until the 6 p.m. deadline.

Trades were still rolling in as the deadline passed but here are some highlights from Thursday:

Correa is returning to Houston in a deal with the Minnesota Twins, giving the franchise a boost as it tries to stay atop the AL West.

Correa spent his first seven years in Houston, where he became one of the most beloved players in franchise history, helping the team to six playoff appearances, three American League pennants and its first World Series title in 2017, a championship tainted by a sign-stealing scandal.

Minnesota is also sending $33 million to offset the $103.4 million left on Correa’s contract, which runs through 2028. The Twins will receive minor league pitcher Matt Mikulski in return.

The 26-year-old Miller is one of the game’s top relievers and has a fastball that averages more than 101 mph. The 2024 All-Star has 20 saves in 23 opportunities, a 3.76 ERA and 59 strikeouts this season. He’s under team control through 2029.

The Padres also added JP Sears, a lefty who has a 7-9 record and 4.95 ERA this season, striking out 95 batters over 22 starts.

The active Padres also acquired catcher Freddy Fermin from the Kansas City Royals.

Mullins gives the Mets an upgrade in center field, where Tyrone Taylor was playing terrific defense but providing little offense (.229 with 15 homers, 49 RBIs).

The Yankees also sent infielder Roc Riggio and lefty Ben Shields to the Rockies for right-handed reliever Jake Bird and outfielder Everson Pereira to the Rays.

Bieber is headed to the AL East-leading Blue Jays in a deal with the rebuilding Cleveland Guardians.

Bieber, who is working his way back from April 2024 Tommy John surgery, has made five rehab starts. His most recent outing was Tuesday for Double-A Akron, in which he allowed one run on three hits and struck out seven in four innings. His next rehab start was scheduled for Sunday.

The Guardians are getting right-hander Khal Stephen from the Blue Jays.

Toronto also got righty reliever Louis Varland and first baseman Ty France from Minnesota for rookie outfielder Alan Roden and minor league starter Kendry Rojas.

The Phillies got outfielder Harrison Bader in exchange for two minor leaguers. It is the team’s second deal with the Minnesota Twins in two days after landing closer Jhoan Duran.

The 31-year-old Bader, a 2021 Gold Glove winner, remains a strong defender at all three outfield spots and has 12 home runs, 38 RBIs and a .778 OPS in 96 games.

AL Central-leading Detroit acquired Kyle Finnegan from Washington for two prospects, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press. The 33-year-old Finnegan was an All-Star in 2024, but his velocity has been down this season. He has 20 saves with a 4.38 ERA in 2025.

The Tigers also added right-hander Paul Sewald in a deal with the Guardians. The 35-year-old Sewald is eligible to return from the injured list Sunday after being shut down with a strained right shoulder. He is 1-1 with a 4.70 ERA in 18 games this season, averaging more than one strikeout each inning.

The Cubs continued seek help on the mound, adding right-hander Andrew Kittredge from the Baltimore Orioles. The 35-year-old Kittredge was an All-Star in 2021 and has a 3.44 ERA over nine seasons.

Other deals:

• The Rays acquired catcher Hunter Feduccia from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Paul Gervase, catcher Ben Rortvedt and left-handed pitcher Adam Serwinowski.

• The Dodgers acquired outfielder Alex Call from the Washington Nationals for minor leaguer right-handers Eriq Swan and Sean Paul Liñan.

• The Angels took infielder Oswald Peraza from the Yankees for minor league outfielder Wilberson de Peña and international bonus pool money.

• The Reds acquired utility player Miguel Andujar from the Athletics in exchange for right-hander Kenya Huggins.

• The Rangers added left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe from the Twins in exchange for minor league left-hander Garrett Horn.