Dylan Cease, San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs

The Padres have a new control person, as the MLB owners have unanimously approved John Seidler, brother of Peter Seidler.
A.J. Preller is finding traction amid a low-transaction offseason that seems to have been complicated by a budget crunch.
The San Diego Padres may have to say goodbye to some of the highest-earning players on the team as the club is looking to shed more payroll ahead of the 2025 season.
One such starter, Padres ace Dylan Cease, is available on the trade market, and San Diego’s asking price is a little steep.