In fact, Jon Heyman reports that there are at least six teams who have reached out to the Padres lately: four AL East teams (the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays) plus the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets.

Cease, continued his own uneven campaign, adding more uncertainty to his immediate future with the San Diego Padres.

Despite their need for starting pitching depth heading into the stretch run, the Boston Red Sox recently rejected an offer from the San Diego Padres for a deal involving Jarren Duran and Dylan Cease.

JP Morosi joins MLB Central to talk about the 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, latest on Dylan Cease rumors, and more