Could The Chicago Cubs Land Dylan Cease From The San Diego Padres?

[Matthew Lenz]

The San Diego Padres plan to be buyers at the deadline in anticipation of a playoff push. They may also be sellers, and the Chicago Cubs could be one of their suitors.

Buster Olney of ESPN is reporting that San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease is available at the trade deadline, and that the Cubs are one of the teams that have discussed the 30-year-old free agent-to-be.

Across 20 starts and 108.2 innings pitched, Cease's. ERA currently stands at 4.64, which is more than a full run higher than his FIP, suggesting he's experienced some bad luck or been hurt by his defense. Cease continues to be a high-strikeout pitcher, with a K% of 30.0% and a BB% of 8.4%, translating to an impressive K-BB% of 21.6%. He will be a free agent at season's end with incredible upside despite his under-performing surface stats. Given the shallow starter's market and the numerous teams seeking rotation help, his cost will be substantial. Any team acquiring the right-hander will likely need to overpay to acquire him. Moreover, given the Padres' position in the playoff picture, they are likely looking for a combination of MLB-ready and prospect pieces.

Should the Chicago Cubs do what it takes to acquire Dylan cease? Join the conversation in the comments!

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[Papa Cub]

Honestly, I believe any Cubs fan, their management and the front office, all know they need help with their starting pitching rotation if they want to make a push deep into October. Personally, I feel they need to be a bit cautious when looking to add or go after a starting pitcher. A pitcher like Dylan Cease, although he has great upside, you would probably have to give a top prospect or pay a great deal for him. As a fan, I believe they can find a good, adequate pitcher to fill their needs on a more affordable scale. Again, there is no mystery that they need help with their rotation, but I would hate to see them lose a top prospect or two and overpay for a pitcher that you don’t know will perform to the standard you hope. Anyway, those are my thoughts.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

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[imb]

i doubt cease would cost a ton, he's been remarkably steady for 5 years, no sign i can see of precipitous incoming decline. would be fun

[BigbadB]

14 hours ago, Papa Cub said:

Honestly, I believe any Cubs fan, their management and the front office, all know they need help with their starting pitching rotation if they want to make a push deep into October. Personally, I feel they need to be a bit cautious when looking to add or go after a starting pitcher. A pitcher like Dylan Cease, although he has great upside, you would probably have to give a top prospect or pay a great deal for him. As a fan, I believe they can find a good, adequate pitcher to fill their needs on a more affordable scale. Again, there is no mystery that they need help with their rotation, but I would hate to see them lose a top prospect or two and overpay for a pitcher that you don’t know will perform to the standard you hope. Anyway, those are my thoughts.

I feel Cease has been underwhelming all year. Not really all that many quality starts. And couple the fact that he's on an expiring contract, He's also not really all that cheap. I'm not saying I wouldn't trade for him, but I doubt he'd fetch too high of a prospect given his warts.