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Dylan Cease Expected To Betray Padres, Sign Massive Deal With NL Contender

Dylan Cease Expected To Betray Padres, Sign Massive Deal With NL Contender

Summary

Dylan Cease, a top pitcher for the San Diego Padres, is likely to leave the team during the upcoming free agency. The Padres need to choose which of their two pitchers, Cease or Michael King, to re-sign due to budget limits. Cease is expected to sign with the New York Mets, according to a poll by MLB.com.

Key Facts

  • Dylan Cease and Michael King are both headed for free agency from the San Diego Padres.
  • The Padres may not have enough money to keep both pitchers.
  • MLB.com conducted a poll that suggests the New York Mets could be Dylan Cease's next team.
  • Cease was originally drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2014.
  • Cease was traded to the Chicago White Sox before making his major league debut.
  • He had a standout year in 2022, finishing second in the American League Cy Young Award voting.
  • Cease finished fourth in the National League Cy Young Award voting in 2024 while with the Padres.
  • The Mets might prioritize signing Cease based on their budget and other free-agent signings.
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