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Padres Acquire Aces Miller and Sears, But Fate of Cease and Suárez Unclear
31 Jul
Summary
- Padres trade 4 prospects for A's closer Miller and starter Sears
- Cease and Suárez's futures with Padres uncertain amid trade rumors
- Cease leads MLB in strikeouts per 9 innings, Suárez has 30 saves
As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the San Diego Padres have made a bold move to strengthen their pitching staff. Last week, the team traded four prospects, including shortstop Leodalis De Vries, to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for closer Mason Miller and starting pitcher JP Sears.
The Padres, who currently hold the third NL Wild Card spot, appear to be going all-in on their playoff push. However, the spotlight now shifts to two of their key pitchers: Dylan Cease and Robert Suárez. Both players have been the subject of trade rumors for weeks, and it remains unclear whether they will remain with the team.
Cease, a 29-year-old right-hander, is on an expiring contract and has struggled this season, posting a 4.79 ERA and 1.335 WHIP. However, he leads MLB with 11.6 strikeouts per nine innings and has made 178 starts since his debut in 2019, the most in baseball during that span. The Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros are reportedly interested in acquiring Cease, but the Padres may opt to retain him.
Suárez, on the other hand, has been a dominant closer for the Padres. The 34-year-old leads the National League with 30 saves and made his second consecutive All-Star appearance earlier this month. He has an $8 million player option for next season, and it's unclear whether the Padres will trade him or let him potentially hit free agency.
As the trade deadline approaches, the Padres' plans for their pitching staff remain uncertain. The acquisitions of Miller and Sears have added depth, but the futures of Cease and Suárez are still up in the air.
