The New York Mets aren’t exactly flashing neon signs about their trade plans, but all roads seem to lead to them chasing another top starting pitcher. Right now, their rotation leans on Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea, a solid duo but not quite the kind that screams dominance. Adding someone like Dylan Cease would change that equation fast, giving the Mets a bona fide ace to sit atop their staff.
If you’re not named Manny Machado or Fernando Tatis Jr., the San Diego Padres might just pick up the phone on trade talks.