The San Diego Padres and New York Mets have reportedly discussed a trade involving starting pitcher Dylan Cease. According to Jon Heyman of the New York

When the San Diego Padres missed out on Roki Sasaki, it became clear that their backup plan would not be a popular one among the fanbase. Pete Seidler would've never stood for the teardown that is surely coming,

The San Diego Padres continue to be linked to a potential Dylan Cease trade, with a new NL team entering the fray as a possible suitor. The Chicago Cubs have engaged with the Padres about a possible Cease trade,