Padres Notes: Massive Dylan Cease Free Agency Update, Jackson Merrill Once Almost Traded

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease is set to hit free agency following the 2025 season, but the question remains whether the Friars will attempt to sign him to a landmark contract in the offseason.

Jackson Merrill is poised to be the next face of the franchise in San Diego, but president of baseball operations A.J. Preller was once willing to trade the outfielder along with other prospects in exchange for one baseball's biggest stars.

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