The right-hander has only three wins this season but his durability and expiring contract make him a potentially attractive trade target ahead of the July 31 de

The San Diego Padres need to add a starting pitcher before the MLB trade deadline, and Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara is a great fit.

After spending his first five seasons with the Cubs, Cease was traded to the Padres ahead of the 2024 campaign. He made a strong debut in San Diego, posting a 14-11 record with 224 strikeouts, a 3.47 ERA and a no-hitter in his first year. This season, however, he has struggled, going a measly 3-10 with a 4.64 ERA.

As the recipients of such a start, the Padres might've seen enough to swing a deal. The Padres are interested in landing Alcantara, and with Gomez's report, the two-time All-Star is trending towards being traded, which is good news for the Padres.

The San Diego Padres inquired with the Baltimore Orioles on a 5.58 ERA starter amid Dylan Cease's trade rumors.

Subtracting Cease would create a large hole in a rotation that has struggled at times, but could give A.J. Preller the trade chips his own system lacks.

Rival GMs think that Padres GM AJ Preller will be aggressive at the MLB trade deadline, which he almost always is.

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

Typically, the MLB trade deadline is a time when teams decide whether to be buyers or sellers as they either prepare for the postseason or look to the future.

Outside of Padres pitcher Dylan Cease, San Diego has been getting interest from other pitching prospects as the MLB trade deadline gets closer.