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Dylan Cease was dominant amid trade rumors and Manny Machado hit a grand slam in a Padres 7-2 win over the Nationals.

Explore the Padres’ potential blockbuster trade proposal for Steven Kwan, analyzing top prospects, lineup impact, and Guardians’ future outlook.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/padres as Padres Rumors: MLB Insider Provides Massive Dylan Cease Trade Update. Robert Murray or Fansided stated the San Diego Padres are entertaining trade offers which include right-handed starting pitcher Dylan Cease, though a deal is unlikely.

His opposite-field, bases-loaded shot off Dylan Cease in the fifth inning was just his seventh homer in 74 games of his encore.

San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease was struck by a 99.6 mph come-backer and evaluated by trainers in a scary moment vs. the New York Mets.

The Houston Astros have been at the top of the league all year, but October will likely be different if they don't add some talent at the trade deadline.

Marlins pitcher Edward Cabrera has been the subject of trade speculation with the July 31 deadline approaching, as has Sandy Alcantara.