A bizarre strategy has emerged with the MLB trade deadline barely 24 hours away — several teams are trying to thread the needle by both buying and selling at the same time. One such club looking to do just that is the San Diego Padres. If this plan backfires, it could open the door for the Cincinnati Reds to take full advantage.
Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease, a finalist for the Cy Young Award last season, is becoming an attractive trade chip at the deadline. Recent reports from The Athletic (subscription required) signaled that the Houston Astros are looking to acquire Cease before Thursday's deadline.