A long winter is in the rearview and the Padres have begun Cactus League play. A month from Opening Day, here are four takeaways from camp.

There’s also free agent Jose Quintana. The left-hander is already familiar with the Mets after having pitched there in 2023 and 2024. He even played a pivotal role in the team’s quest for the postseason last season, allowing three earned runs in his last six starts (36 1/3 innings) for an 0.74 ERA.

With the Padres taking Dylan Cease off of the trade block, another candidate has emerged to be dealt from San Diego.

Just because Sean Manaea (oblique) and Frankie Montas (lat) will miss a month of the regular season with injuries does not mean the New York Mets need to panic

Dylan Cease and Michael King have been in trade rumors all winter but the Padres are reportedly inclined to keep them. Read the details at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Boston Red Sox have had a busy offseason, signing third baseman Alex Bregman and beefing up the starting rotation

Dylan Cease knows his name is popping up in Padres trade rumors, but he isn't too concerned with them.

The Red Sox still have Dylan Cease on their trade radar, even in cursory fashion. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.