According to The Athletic, the Padres are only interested in trading him if they can improve their current major-league roster. But the Astros might have an excess of starters after Spencer Arighetti, J.P. France and Cristian Javier return from injuries as expected in August or September.

Cease, who is eligible for free agency at the end of the season, would be a rental for the current AL West leaders.

Padres Receive Big News Amid Dylan Cease Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. All MLB teams have to deal with injuries, but the San Diego Padres are hanging on to the third NL Wild Card spot despite multiple challenges on the starting pitching front.