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A discussion on Dylan Cease suggests a trade sending him to San Diego, which might be motivated by the Padres wanting a pitcher with more team control compared to Cease's expiring contract. The proposed package includes Yariel Rodriguez and Ricky Tedman—both of whom hold potential but come with uncertainties regarding their future performance.
Again, this raises questions about the Padres' strategy. Given their competitive window, would they really want to risk their current capabilities for players who might or might not pan out?