Athletics pitcher Mason Miller reacts to striking out Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer to end a baseball game Saturday, July 12, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Major League Baseball’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, the San Diego Padres went on a trading spree that brought in hard-throwing closer Mason Miller and the New York Yankees grabbed two-time All-Star reliever David Bednar.

In other moves, outfielder Cedric Mullins was dealt to the New York Mets while 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.

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.

Correa has exclusively played shortstop in his 11-year MLB career but will almost certainly move to third base with shortstop Jeremy Pena close to returning from the injured list. The Astros need help at the hot corner with All-Star Isaac Paredes out indefinitely with a hamstring injury.

The 30-year-old Correa has had a down season by his standards, batting .267 with seven homers and 31 RBIs. He’s under contract through 2028.

Houston also got outfielder Jess Sanchez from Miami for righty Ryan Gusto, infielder Chase Jaworsky and outfielder Esmil Valencia.

The Padres made several bold moves, adding hard-throwing closer Mason Miller from the Athletics and All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn from Baltimore while swinging five total deals for seven major league players.

San Diego general manager AJ Preller picked up Miller and left-hander JP Sears while shipping four solid prospects to the A’s. The Padres then got catcher Freddy Fermin from Kansas City before acquiring O’Hearn and outfielder Ramon Laureano from the Orioles. San Diego also added left-hander Nestor Cortes from Milwaukee and utility infielder Will Wagner from Toronto.

Preller was his usual voracious self at the deadline, sending out 14 players and acquiring eight during his wheeling and dealing. The biggest loss for San Diego’s tin farm system was shortstop Leo De Vries, one of the top prospects in baseball, who was used to acquire Miller, one of the majors’ most dynamic relievers.