The New York Mets and San Diego Padres were the biggest challengers to the Los Angeles Dodgers' National League title run in 2024, but now, the two look to be headed in opposite directions. This offseason,

The Padres have spent the offseason gauging trade interest in Dylan Cease. MLB Trade Rumors identifies the six best fits. Click to read more.

Early in the offseason, Jed Hoyer made it clear that the Chicago Cubs had to improve their pitching staff. Whether it was in the bullpen or rotation, the Cubs needed arms, and Hoyer has lived up to his words.

Padres are looking to do a bit of maneuvering on the trade market, with Dylan Cease and Michael King emerging as trade chips.

A week or so ago, Dan Hayes wrote that the Padres were interested in Christian Vázquez, and added (almost as an afterthought) that the Twins were also discussing trading for Dylan Cease. For many fans,

Acquiring Cease would boost the Twins' chances of winning the AL Central but also send a message to fans as the team begins a new TV era.

For the second consecutive season, right-hander Dylan Cease is the most talked about player in trade rumors as the winter gives way to Spring Training. The then-White Sox hurler was shipped to the Padres in mid-March of last year,

The Padres and Cubs have discussed a Dylan Cease trade, which would send the starter back to the Windy City after one year in San Diego.