Dylan Cease is a free agent after 2025, and the Padres appear open to trade offers. With that, here are his best trade fits.

The lack of consistent offense and occasional defensive lapses has pushed the Padres to explore external solutions. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, San Diego has expressed interest in trio of outfielders: Steven Kwan of the Cleveland Guardians, Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox and Ramón Laureano of the Baltimore Orioles.

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Amaya is a gem, but the Cubs are loaded at catcher, with the reliable Carson Kelly locked in as the go-to starter and Reese McGuire as a solid backup. And lest we forget, 21-year-old phenom Moises Ballesteros is waiting in the wings.

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As usual, Preller will be one of the prime executives to watch at the deadline, pricing every available player, including his own.

As the Padres explore creative trade scenarios, they've drawn interest in Stephen Kolek and Ryan Bergert. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Right-hander, out since mid-May with a nerve impingement, will throw to batters for the first time since then on Monday