Jul 25, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) gestures to his dugout after completing the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Insider gets candid about Mets' Dylan Cease trade potential

Originally posted on New York Mets on SI | By Grant Young | Last updated Mar 6, 2025 1:00 PM ET

Since the start of 2025, there have been rumors and reports regarding the New York Mets' potential interest in trading for San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease.

A January 29 article from Pat Ragazzo of Mets on SI wrote , "According to sources briefed on the situation, the Mets have spoken to the San Diego Padres about star pitchers Dylan Cease and Michael King who are both available via trade."

Various reports like these have led the baseball community to speculate about what a potential trade package for Cease would entail, and whether the Mets' recent injuries to their starting rotation make them more likely to pursue such a trade.

A new-look Dylan Cease on trade rumors "I'd love to stay here." pic.twitter.com/ajXqoaTkqm
— Marty Caswell (@MartyCaswell) February 1, 2025

However, MLB insider Jon Heyman made it clear why the Mets making a move for Cease doesn't seem likely right now during his March 5 appearance on a Bleacher Report live show.

"Cease, there seems to be discussions going on... I heard there were five teams involved. Somebody suggested that the Mets were still one of those five teams. The Mets don't feel like they want to add money [to their] payroll though, we'll see," Heyman said.

This article first appeared on New York Mets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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