
Losers of two straight and three of their last five, the San Diego Padres are losing ground in the National League Wild Card race. But with the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaching, they could reportedly be looking to trade their ace.
According to ESPN's Buster Olney, starting pitcher Dylan Cease has emerged as a "surprise name" in the starting pitcher market. Olney added that the New York Mets, the Chicago Cubs, and AL East teams are among those who have discussed acquiring the 29-year-old.