Major League Baseball's trade deadline will pass at 6 p.m. ET on July 31, leaving teams with just over two days to complete their summer shopping. Some clubs have already been active swappers: the Yankees have obtained two infielders (Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario),

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

The Padres are more free to shop Dylan Cease now that they've signed former Phillies pitcher Nick Pivetta. The New York Mets will certainly be interested. By Alicia de Artola | Feb 12, 2025

His opposite-field, bases-loaded shot off Dylan Cease in the fifth inning was just his seventh homer in 74 games of his encore.

San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease was struck by a 99.6 mph come-backer and evaluated by trainers in a scary moment vs. the New York Mets.