The Mets have been weighing their options in the trade market for weeks, and while Dylan Cease remains the best available starter, prying him away from the San Diego Padres won’t come cheap.
As a one-year rental, Cease is undoubtedly a high-upside acquisition, but the price tag might be too steep for a Mets front office that has been reluctant to part with top-tier prospects.
A Steep Cost for a One-Year Arm
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Padres have a clear target list if the Mets want to make a deal.