"Padres Secure Dylan Cease in Blockbuster Trade with Yankees' Assistance"

The Padres acquired pitcher Dylan Cease from the White Sox in a trade that involved pitching prospect Drew Thorpe, previously acquired from the Yankees in the Juan Soto trade. The Yankees, who could have used Thorpe for their own needs, ultimately let him go to acquire Soto. With the Padres hoping to strengthen their rotation, they leveraged Thorpe's potential to secure Cease, while the Yankees' need for starting pitching has grown with Gerrit Cole's injury. Cease's impressive performance in 2022 and Thorpe's potential as a top prospect make this trade significant for both teams.