Padres Open to Trading Dylan Cease
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The right-hander has only three wins this season but his durability and expiring contract make him a potentially attractive trade target ahead of the July 31 deadline.
According to Sean McAdam of Masslive.com, the Padres sent a blockbuster offer for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran. The deal included a ton of talent heading to Boston, but McAdam reports the deal didn't go far.
The San Diego Padres need to add a starting pitcher before the MLB trade deadline, and Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara is a great fit.
After spending his first five seasons with the Cubs, Cease was traded to the Padres ahead of the 2024 campaign. He made a strong debut in San Diego, posting a 14-11 record with 224 strikeouts, a 3.47 ERA and a no-hitter in his first year. This season, however, he has struggled, going a measly 3-10 with a 4.64 ERA.
The San Diego Padres inquired with the Baltimore Orioles on a 5.58 ERA starter amid Dylan Cease's trade rumors.
Rival GMs think that Padres GM AJ Preller will be aggressive at the MLB trade deadline, which he almost always is.
Typically, the MLB trade deadline is a time when teams decide whether to be buyers or sellers as they either prepare for the postseason or look to the future.
The Padres have discussed Dylan Cease with several clubs but also looked into acquiring Baltimore's Charlie Morton. Read why at MLB Trade Rumors.
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