It has seemed that every start for Dylan Cease since early in the season has brought anticipation. Would he finally be the dominant pitcher the Padres need, the dominant pitcher he has been in past seasons?

Will Sammon of The Athletic recently reported that New York could deal from its infield depth to fill other needs. The Mets have a quartet of young, cost-controlled contributors in Brett Baty, Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio and Luisangel Acuña to dangle on the market.

With limited payroll flexibility and less prospect capital than a year ago, the Padres could opt to move one of the pitchers.