July 31: Cease remains with Padres as Deadline passes; will be free agent at end of 2025 A pending free agent, Cease's status was perhaps the most hotly debated subject in the Padres' front office in the weeks leading up to the Trade Deadline on July 31. Despite much speculation, the right-hander ended up staying with San Diego.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease is still on the team after a chaotic MLB trade deadline despite getting interest from several teams, including the Houston Astros. Cease is a pending free agent with an established reputation.

Dylan Cease remains a part of the Padres starting rotation. Moreover, the team acquired left-hander Nestor Cortes from the Brewers just before Thursday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline.