If the San Diego Padres fall short on Roki Sasaki and decide to blow it up, here are a few logical Dylan Cease trade landing spots.

Dylan Cease and the San Diego Padres settled his 2025 salary out of arbitration, but don't think it means he is sticking around long term.

Unlike Bogaerts, Arraez and Cronenworth, Cease holds immense trade value. The Padres could demand a significant package while offloading his entire salary. They'd need to weigh that against subtracting arguably their best starter from a rotation that comprises Cease, Michael King , Yu Darvish and a host of question marks.

With the Padres looking to shed payroll, Dylan Cease finds himself on the trade block. So, where could the 29-year-old ace pitch in 2025?

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The Padres and Dylan Cease have avoided arbitration, as reported by Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The right-hander will earn $13.75MM in 2025. That’s $5.75MM more than his salary ...

Cease will receive a raise of almost $6 million in his final year of arbitration eligibility. The 29-year-old posted a 3.47 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 224:65 K:BB over 189.1 innings last season and is now entering a contract year.

San Diego seems to be trending away from Sasaki, which could have big ramifications on the rest of the roster.

Three-time batting champion Luis Arraez agreed to a $14 million salary and right-hander Dylan Cease agreed to $13.75 million for the 2025 season with the San Diego Padres, MLB.com reported on Thursday.

The Padres offseason plans took a major hit when prized, free agent Roki Sasaki chose to sign with the Dodgers.

Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki chose to sign with the Dodgers, he announced. That leaves the Padres to face an uncertain path in the months leading up to the 2025 season and to face the reality of their closest and most irksome rival going forward with yet another star player.

Bleacher Report put out a mock trade for the Toronto Blue Jays to acquire Dylan Cease. The Padres would get a big return back for him which could be a problem.