The San Diego Padres made the postseason for the first time since 2022 after finishing with a record of 93-69 and second in the National League West.
Although the Padres have a roster loaded with talent, they were eliminated by the rival Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series.
This offseason, the Padres have not made any notable acquisitions so far, but they lost a couple of key players, relief pitcher Tanner Scott and outfielder Jurickson Profar.
However, the Padres could be on the verge of making a big move as two key players reportedly are on the trade block.
“Dylan Cease and Michael King are in play on the trade market,” MLB Network wrote on X.
The Padres have a history of being busy during the winter. Could a big move be on the way?#MLBNHotStove reacts to reports that Dylan Cease and Michael King are in play on the trade market. pic.twitter.com/dsKAaiUqsP
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 28, 2025
The Padres appear to be running into some salary issues, which could be why a big trade is in the works.
Cease pitched five seasons for the Chicago White Sox before coming to the Padres in 2024.
Last season, Cease started 33 games and was 14-11 with a 3.47 ERA and 224 strikeouts in 189.1 innings pitched.
King pitched five seasons for the New York Yankees before coming to the Padres in 2024 in the Juan Soto trade.
Last season, King started 30 games and was 13-9 with a 2.95 ERA and 201 strikeouts in 173.2 innings pitched.
Both pitchers were extremely valuable for the Padres in 2024, yet they may be headed elsewhere in the near future.
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