Blue Jays Eye Dylan Cease in Potential Blockbuster Trade with Padres
The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly exploring a blockbuster trade to acquire star pitcher Dylan Cease from the San Diego Padres. According to a proposal by Bleacher Report, the Blue Jays could offer a substantial package, including right-hander Yariel Rodríguez and top pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann, in exchange for the All-Star righty.
Cease, 29, has established himself as one of MLB’s premier pitchers, boasting a 14-11 record with a 3.47 ERA and 224 strikeouts in 2024. Known for his consistency, he has recorded four consecutive seasons with over 200 strikeouts and remains under team control through 2025. His performance, paired with his reasonable $13.75 million salary for the upcoming season, makes him a coveted target for teams looking to bolster their rotations.
The Padres, aiming to manage payroll while retooling their roster, may consider trading Cease if it means acquiring controllable talent for the future. Rodríguez, 27, has shown promise as a reliable arm, while Tiedemann, 21, is regarded as one of the best pitching prospects in baseball, making the proposed package an appealing option for San Diego.
For the Blue Jays, securing Cease would solidify their rotation and enhance their chances of contending in a competitive AL East. This potential deal highlights the team’s aggressive approach to building a championship-caliber roster for the 2025 season.
As talks progress, the baseball world will be watching closely to see if the Blue Jays can pull off one of the biggest trades of the offseason.
