The Padres are listening on Dylan Cease, which inspired calls from most of the AL East — the Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays and Rays — as well as the Mets and Cubs. 

But as a buyer, it won’t be easy for San Diego to do that trade without diminishing its 2025 team. 

One possibility: trade the prospects received for a different starter.

The Padres hope Michael King can return around Aug. 10. They love Jarren Duran and have heavily scouted him since May. 

The Padres are listening on Dylan Cease, which inspired calls from most of the AL East — the Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays and Rays — as well as the Mets and Cubs.{ai:summary}<p>The Padres are open to trading Dylan Cease, attracting interest from several AL East teams, including the Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays, and Rays, as well as the Mets and Cubs. However, any trade could impact their 2025 roster. </p><p>They may consider trading prospects acquired in the deal for another starter and are optimistic about Michael King's return by August 10. The Padres have also shown significant interest in Jarren Duran. #sports</p>

Padres trapped in a Dylan Cease trade deadline dilemma

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