The San Diego Padres are at the center of recent MLB trade rumors, boasting several quality trade chips such as Michael King, Dylan Cease, Luis Arraez and Robert Suarez. But among these four intriguing candidates, no one has received more interest than Cease, a high-level starter.

Trade rumors have swirled around San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease for most of the offseason. The Orioles have been linked to Cease for virtually as long as he has been on the trade block. Jon Morosi from MLB Network reported back in December that the Orioles became interested in Cease as their hopes to sign pitcher Corbin Burnes decreased.

The Baltimore Orioles used a few of their top prospects to acquire Corbin Burnes from the Milwaukee Brewers last offseason. After Burnes had an excellent season

For most of the offseason, the Baltimore Orioles have been connected to the San Diego Padres when it comes to a potential trade for right-handed ace Dylan Cease