Lin and Rosenthal also report that the Padres have interest in A’s flamethrower, Mason Miller. Miller remains a long-shot trade candidate but would be one of the most impactful arms available if the A’s seriously consider dealing him.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/padres as Insider Provides Massive Padres’ Dylan Cease Trade Update as Deadline Nears. The Houston Astros are working hard to acquire San Diego Padres starter Dylan Cease before the trade deadline, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.