This Cubs-Padres trade doesn’t land Dylan Cease but gives Chicago an Alex Bregman rebound
The Chicago Cubs whiffed on Alex Bregman, but they could turn to the San Diego Padres to swing a blockbuster deal.
The Chicago Cubs have reportedly been in strong pursuit of star players like Alex Bregman and Dylan Cease to help finish up an incredible offseason in the Windy City. But neither of these two pipe dreams will likely come to fruition.
Bregman recently inked a huge deal with the Boston Red Sox. The Cubs could have used him, but he seemed like a long shot for most of free agency. Cease could still land in Chicago, but the San Diego Padres are reportedly asking for a huge return for their ace.
It’s unlikely the Cubs will look to move another massive haul of multiple top ten prospects after the Kyle Tucker trade. But they could look to land another dominant Padres pitcher instead: closer Robert Suarez.
This Padres-Cubs trade isn’t for Dylan Cease, but Chicago still lands a star
Suarez was one of the best relievers in the league in 2024. He was so dominant that when San Diego landed Tanner Scott at the trade deadline, Suarez still maintained the closer role pretty consistently. He pitched to the tune of a 2.77 ERA with 35 saves en route to his first All-Star appearance.
