With pitchers and catchers set to report to spring training on Wednesday, there remains the possibility of the Mets adding one more arm. The pitcher is San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease, who the Mets have been linked to for over a week.

The Mets explored a trade for Dylan Cease, but the Padres’ high asking price makes a deal unlikely as talks hit a standstill.

For the second consecutive season, right-hander Dylan Cease is the most talked about player in trade rumors as the winter gives way to Spring Training. The then-White Sox hurler was shipped to the Padres in mid-March of last year,

At the end of January, it was reported that San Diego Padres starting pitchers Dylan Cease and Michael King could be on the trading block. On SI's Pat Ragazzo

The Mets are the latest team to jump into the Dylan Cease mix. Find out more about the ace at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Cubs also are involved. But while their prospect list is ranked higher, with highly regarded 3B prospect Matt Shaw understandably off limits in rental deals, the Padres may prefer the Mets’ list, including Brandon Sproat, Jett Williams and Luisangel Acuña.

The New York Mets and San Diego Padres were the biggest challengers to the Los Angeles Dodgers' National League title run in 2024, but now, the two look to be headed in opposite directions. This offseason,

The Chicago Cubs, despite having already had a productive and meaningful offseason, appear to be still on the hunt for some additional talent to add to the opening day roster.