Despite sitting in a playoff spot, the San Diego Padres‘ roster needs someserious work. The pitching, especially the bullpen, has been spectacular. Theiroffense, on the other hand, is the third-lowest scoring in the National League.

It's a clear stance from the Astros on Cease, and for the Padres, it's something worth monitoring as the deadline nears. While a trade isn't known to be close, this report opens the door to a potential Padres-Astros deal, which would send Cease to Houston.