Braves Eye Trade for Dylan Cease

The Atlanta Braves are looking to bolster their starting pitching rotation after losing ace Max Fried to the New York Yankees in a record deal. With Chris Sale winning the Cy Young Award and other strong pitchers on the roster, a trade for San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease is being discussed as a potential move to enhance their staff. Cease, who had a breakout 2022 season, is projected to cost $13 million next year before hitting free agency, making him an appealing target for the Braves. Meanwhile, the New York Mets, having secured Juan Soto, are also exploring trades to replace first baseman Pete Alonso, who may leave after failing to reach an extension. Possible trade targets include St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado and Seattle Mariners' Luis Castillo, as the Mets seek to maintain competitiveness after missing out on Garrett Crochet. The offseason remains active with multiple teams looking to make impactful trades to improve their rosters.