Fox Sports recently released their “3 Best Trade Destinations For San Diego Padres RHP Dylan Cease” list, with the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, and Philadelphia Phillies mentioned. All three of those teams have aspirations of a deep, October run, and would likely willingly sacrifice extra for Cease’s services.

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.

A surprise trade candidate has emerged just eight days before the deadline, and it appears the New York Mets have him on their radar. According to ESPN’s Buster

Despite sitting in the third wild-card spot in the National League, the San Diego Padres are at least willing to listen to offers Dylan Cease prior to the July 31 trade deadline.

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.

The Padres have discussed Dylan Cease with several clubs but also looked into acquiring Baltimore's Charlie Morton. Read why at MLB Trade Rumors.

The New York Mets battled (and defeated) the New York Yankees in their head-to-head pursuit of Juan Soto over the offseason, and now, with both teams needing st

Coming off a three-city road trip, the San Diego Padres are back home to face the red-hot New York Mets on Monday night.