The New York Yankees have shown interest in a frontline starting pitcher who has surprisingly hit the trade block ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, but they'

New York Mets offer top prospects in a blockbuster trade proposal to Padres for ace Dylan Cease to boost 2025 rotation.

The New York Yankees are projected to deal a big-league rookie to the San Diego Padres amid a surprising update on an ace pitcher.

The Padres acquired King in the blockbuster Juan Soto trade with the New York Yankees before the 2024 season, and he has flourished in San Diego—making Cease an expendable asset. Over 41 appearances with the Padres, King has compiled a 2.86 ERA, a 17–11 record, and 265 strikeouts over 229.1 innings.

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has stirred up a whirlwind, looking to fulfill his priority of bringing a frontline starter to New York.

With Dylan Cease suddenly available at the trade deadline, the New York Yankees may have a secret weapon in talks with the San Diego Padres.

The New York Yankees, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, and Boston Red Sox are reportedly eyeing a pivotal player from the San Diego Padres roster.

Buster Olney of ESPN reported that starting pitcher Dylan Cease could be available at the MLB trade deadline. San Diego is open to moving its All-Star pitcher, especially in a market thin on front-line starters. In return, the Padres want MLB talent who can help them win in October.

Despite sitting in the third wild-card spot in the National League, the San Diego Padres are at least willing to listen to offers Dylan Cease prior to the July 31 trade deadline.

Subtracting Cease would create a large hole in a rotation that has struggled at times, but could give A.J. Preller the trade chips his own system lacks.

The New York Yankees are looking for a starting pitcher at the MLB Trade Deadline, and San Diego Padres starter Dylan Cease is a good fit.

The Padres don't have the best farm system, but neither do the Yankees. Despite that, The Athletic noted that both teams could be interested in Kelly at the deadline, naming them potential trade fits for his services.