The Padres announced they’ve optioned JP Sears to Triple-A El Paso. They recalled reliever Sean Reynolds and will go with a nine-man bullpen in the short term. Sears will spend at least 15 days in the minors unless he’s brought up to replace a player going on the injured list.

Having circled around blockbuster deals over the past week, San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller was able to get one done by acquiring Mason Miller and J.P. Sears from the Athletics.

The San Diego Padres made a lot of moves at the trade deadline, but one of their smaller moves looks to be better than anybody expected.