Cease, who is a free agent after the 2025 season, could be on the move as the San Diego Padres look to trim payroll and re-stock the farm system.

The New York Mets could emerge as one of the top suitors in the league to swing a blockbuster trade for San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease.

The Padres have been said through much of the offseason to be looking for ways to shed payroll and chief among those ways is the rumored potential trade of ace Dylan Cease. Among other teams, obviously,

The San Diego Padres and New York Mets have reportedly discussed a trade involving starting pitcher Dylan Cease. According to Jon Heyman of the New York

"The Cubs also are involved. But while their prospect list is ranked higher, with highly regarded 3B prospect Matt Shaw understandably off limits in rental deals, the Padres may prefer the Mets’ list, including Brandon Sproat, Jett Williams and Luisangel Acuña."

The Mets are the latest team to jump into the Dylan Cease mix. Find out more about the ace at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Cubs also are involved. But while their prospect list is ranked higher, with highly regarded 3B prospect Matt Shaw understandably off limits in rental deals, the Padres may prefer the Mets’ list, including Brandon Sproat, Jett Williams and Luisangel Acuña.

T he New York Mets aren’t exactly flashing neon signs about their trade plans, but all roads seem to lead to them chasing another top starting pitcher. Right now, their rotation