The Houston Astros know they need starting pitching to push forward in their pursuit of the American League West, and they have their eyes set on Dylan Cease.

The Houston Astros are eyeing the San Diego Padres' 4.79 ERA starter as a primary trade target at the deadline.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/padres as Padres Targeting 1.83-ERA Reliever With Familiar Team at Trade Deadline. The San Diego Padres are reportedly targeting Miami Marlins relief pitcher Anthony Bender as the team looks to add another arm to bolster the bullpen.