Red Sox Discuss Trade for Padres' Dylan Cease

The San Diego Padres have signed veteran Yuli Gurriel to a spring training contract, a move that initially raised eyebrows due to Gurriel's past controversial gesture towards pitcher Yu Darvish during the 2017 World Series. However, Darvish expressed no concerns about Gurriel joining the team, stating that he wished for the incident to be forgotten. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox are actively exploring roster additions, including a possible trade for Padres ace Dylan Cease, who has been a standout pitcher with a strong track record. Despite the interest, reports indicate that the Red Sox's pursuit of Cease is characterized as 'due diligence' rather than an aggressive effort, especially as they are unwilling to part with key young players like Wilyer Abreu. Cease, entering the final year of his contract, may become more available if the Padres choose to trim payroll following ownership changes. The Red Sox have made significant roster upgrades recently and continue to monitor the trade market for potential impactful additions.