The Major League Baseball trade deadline is July 31, which means we're eight days away and the ticking of the clock is starting to become audible. We've seen very little movement thus far, but there's still some sorting out to be done in the standings and we've got over a week.

As the Cleveland Guardians have played themselves back into wild-card contention in the American League, their desire to sell prior to the trade deadline remains a mystery even though teams are calling them.

As the Mets look to upgrade their rotation ahead of the deadline, they are reportedly among teams who have spoken with the San Diego Padres about right-hander Dylan Cease, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.

The San Diego Padres have to make some big decisions. If they're going to swing a blockbuster trade, that means they're going to cut ties with top prospects.

The right-hander has only three wins this season but his durability and expiring contract make him a potentially attractive trade target ahead of the July 31 de

But, the Padres might not only buy players at the deadline. According to MLB insider Buster Olney, the Padres are reportedly putting Dylan Cease out there as a player who could be traded at the deadline.

Jesús Sánchez hit a two-run homer and 2022 NL Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara pitched seven innings with four strikeouts as the Marlins beat the Padres 3-2.

The San Diego Padres are eyeing power bats ahead of the trade deadline, and Dylan Cease and their prospects may be the key to getting them