The Padres have yet to make a significant move this offseason, hamstrung financially and entangled in organizational uncertainty due to a complaint against the late owner's brothers.
To make any notable upgrades, the Padres must first offload salary to get below the $241MM luxury tax threshold, as their CBT number currently sits around $244MM.
Dylan Cease has been rumored in trade discussions; while he carries immense trade value, parting with him could weaken a rotation filled with question marks.
The Padres could demand a significant package in return for Cease, balancing the potential salary relief against the impact of losing their best starter.
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