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Padres Notes: Friars Sign Star Pitcher, Dylan Cease Trade Proposal, Major Predictions

Gabe Smallson

Sep 7, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) throws against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Chadd Cady-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) throws against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Chadd Cady-Imagn Images / Chadd Cady-Imagn Images
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The San Diego Padres finally made a big splash on Wednesday, signing a right-handed starting pitcher to a four-year, $55 million deal. The contract is backloaded, giving the Padres financial relief this year.

Additionally, more trade proposals are theorizing where Dylan Cease will be on Opening Day. If something were to happen, Cease would likely have to be exchanged for prospects as well as someone to do their best to replace the right-hander this season.

Insiders have also made predictions on free agents still on the board that San Diego can scoop up for a budget. One pitcher wouldn't break the bank and had a productive 2024 before going down with injury.

In more pitching news, San Diego watched a former reliever head to a National League squad. They still have to clear a spot on their roster, but the deal is pending a physical.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Padres news (click the headline for the full article):

Padres Signing Nick Pivetta to $55 Million in Blockbuster Free Agent Signing

Blockbuster Dylan Cease Trade Idea Lands Padres Pitcher, Top Prospect From NL Rival

Padres Predicted to Sign $8.9 Million Pitcher in Free Agency

Former Padres Reliever Signs With NL Central Squad

Padres Will Make 2 Blockbuster Trades in Spring Training, Says MLB Analyst

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