Padres Boost Rotation, Snag Dylan Cease from White Sox in Major Trade
March 15, 2024The San Diego Padres have acquired right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease from the Chicago White Sox.
The trade included three prospects and reliever Steve Wilson going to the White Sox.
Cease had a strong spring training, improving his value after a challenging previous season.
The Padres traded away top prospects Drew Thorpe, Jairo Iriarte, and Samuel Zavala to bolster their starting rotation.
In a related move, the White Sox have moved pitcher Michael Kopech to a bullpen role.
The Padres aim to improve their rotation as they face the Los Angeles Dodgers in Seoul, South Korea to start the new MLB season.
Dylan Cease is expected to bring stability and potential to the Padres' rotation, while the White Sox gain promising prospects.
Summary based on 9 sources
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Sources
AP News • Mar 14, 2024
Padres acquire RHP Dylan Cease in multiplayer trade with White SoxESPN • Mar 14, 2024
White Sox GM - Dylan Cease offers improved after strong spring - ESPNBleacher Report • Mar 13, 2024
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