The Padres are considering trading one of their front-line starters to the New York Mets, which would free up space to sign a free agent starting pitcher.

The Mets are among the teams that have spoken with the Padres regarding Dylan Cease, writes Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Jon Morosi of the MLB Network reported this afternoon that the Cubs were also involved on the star righty.

The Mets have been hesitant to hand out long-term contracts to starting pitchers this offseason, opting not to pursue elite

Michael King has become the buzziest bee on the trade market with reports of the San Diego Padres shopping him among others. Sports Illustrated’s Pat Ragazzo dr

Padres are looking to do a bit of maneuvering on the trade market, with Dylan Cease and Michael King emerging as trade chips.

The New York Mets could add more starting pitching in the upcoming days and weeks, and San Diego Padres' righty Michael King could be a realistic option

It had initially appeared that the New York Mets were all set with their starting rotation for 2025 once their re-signing of Sean Manaea to a three-year deal wa

The Mets are the latest team to jump into the Dylan Cease mix. Find out more about the ace at MLB Trade Rumors.

Even though Jose Iglesias played a winning role for the Mets last season, the team has not brought him back yet for 2025 season

Since signing Soto to a historic 15-year, $765 million contract, the Mets have set their sights on creating pitching depth. They have signed four pitchers, including bringing back left-hander Sean Manaea, who could impact the rotation in some form this season, and six relievers, including r e-signing right-hander Ryne Stanek.

The Braves are interested in acquiring a starter from the Padres, and this deal uses Kelenic to get the deal done