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.

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 Padres had 11 hits but failed to score a run in a 3-0 loss to the Cardinals. They’ll be looking for bats at the trade deadline.

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Padres Receive Timely News After Dylan Cease Trade Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Right-handed starting pitcher Dylan Cease is in his second season with the San Diego Padres after debuting for the Chicago White Sox in 2019.

The Padres have been shopping pending free agent starter Dylan Cease ahead of the MLB trade deadline. What do they want back?

The San Diego Padres have entertained the idea of trading Dylan Cease, as he continues to underperform in the final year of his contract. But getting rid of Cease in the middle of a Wild Card chase feels counteproductive,

San Diego Padres superstar Manny Machado rips into a St. Louis Cardinals coach, benches clear once again, and some major trade deadline updates are given.

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ST. LOUIS — The Padres started and finished strong on their longest road trip of the season. They concluded the 10-game, three-city trip Sunday with a 9-2 victory over the Cardinals built mostly in the first four innings.