Padres considering trading pitcher Dylan Cease before July 31 deadline to bolster playoff chances.

The San Diego Padres are considering trading pitcher Dylan Cease to improve their roster for a playoff push before the July 31 trade deadline. Cease, who has a 4.64 ERA this season, could be traded to teams like the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, or Baltimore Orioles. The Padres aim to acquire low-cost talent, including outfielders and young pitchers, to address both current and future needs.