The Boston Red Sox have been closely linked to a blockbuster potential trade for San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease. But the Padres are reportedly asking for a huge return for their ace, and rightfully so.
If any team in the league has the prospect capital to get a deal done, it’s the Red Sox.
FanSided’s Cody Williams recently suggested the Red Sox and Padres may get a deal done for Cease, but Williams predicted it would be even bigger than initially thought. He projected a deal which would send Cease and Padres closer Robert Suarez to the Red Sox for a loaded package of players in return.
“More importantly, though, this trade would help the Padres continue AJ Preller’s mold of reshaping but still competing with Kutter Crawford and Wilyer Abreu,” Williams wrote. “Crawford isn’t Cease, obviously, but as a replacement with four years of cheap club control remaining but a solid baseline as a usable rotation option. Meanwhile, Abreu increases the outfield depth with Gold Glove defense in addition to a bat that’s proven against right-handed pitching and could have untapped upside overall at the dish.”
The Padres may be enticed by an offer so huge, but it would be quite a lot to give up by parting ways with Robert Suarez alongside their ace.
The Red Sox would upgrade their starting rotation in a huge way while also adding one of the top relievers in the game. Suarez was incredible in 2024 and there’s no reason to believe he won’t be even better in 2025.
Boston also has the money to re-sign Cease at the end of the season. Spotrac predicts the righty to land a deal worth $108 million which is well within Boston’s price range.
