But, in an update from USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Padres' plans surrounding Cease got an interesting update. While the rumors only started within the last week, Nightengale revealed the Padres have been exploring trades for much longer.

The Athletic's Jim Bowden revealed the Toronto Blue Jays are in for pitchers at the trade deadline, and could target the expiring contracts of San Diego Padres

The Padres have multiple needs and a thinner farm system than a year ago, which might mean they have to settle for another rental or two.

The San Diego Padres are always one of the craziest teams at the trade deadline, and now they are reportedly shopping one of their best pitchers.

Despite sitting in a playoff spot, the San Diego Padres‘ roster needs someserious work. The pitching, especially the bullpen, has been spectacular. Theiroffense, on the other hand, is the third-lowest scoring in the National League.

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

As usual, Preller will be one of the prime executives to watch at the deadline, pricing every available player, including his own.

San Diego Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller exposed what the Padres are looking to trade for at the ... lineup," Preller said of the Padres' deadline plans.

San Diego Padres presiedent of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller ... tools to their lineup as they head into the 2025 trade deadline. ... Reveals Trade Deadline Plans.