Cease will likely leave the Padres

Padres pitcher Dylan Cease is "almost certainly gone" from the team, according to an MLB insider, either via trade or free agency. Cease, a pending free agent, has been the subject of trade rumors. His agent, Scott Boras, has a history of negotiating significant deals, suggesting Cease will likely seek a lucrative contract elsewhere. The Padres, in a tight playoff race, could trade Cease to address roster needs, particularly in left field, and open a rotation spot for returning injured pitchers.