Padres ace Dylan Cease expressed his desire to remain in San Diego, but with just one year left on his contract, it is no sure thing he enters the season with the club.

Here is what a potential trade of Dylan Cease to the Atlanta Braves may look like. The Padres seem destined to deal their pitcher and the

The Cubs also are involved. But while their prospect list is ranked higher, with highly regarded 3B prospect Matt Shaw understandably off limits in rental deals, the Padres may prefer the Mets’ list, including Brandon Sproat, Jett Williams and Luisangel Acuña.