3 teams the White Sox could trade Dylan Cease to this week
The Chicago White Sox really might trade Dylan Cease at some point. There are a lot of good things that could come from a move like that.
For one, they would make sure to be moving him while he has some kind of value. Everyone knows that he has the potential to be elite. However, a bad 2024 season with a bad White Sox team would probably make him close to untradable.
He would benefit from a move like this because he'd probably be acquired by a team that intends to win with him. That is a great career move for him at this point.
The White Sox would also probably get a pretty good return for him. They tried to move him during the 2023 season and couldn't but now is their chance again. They would be smart to make a move like this. One of these three teams makes the most sense for a Dylan Cease trade:
1. Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs should try to get Dylan Cease back in the mix.
The Chicago Cubs traded Dylan Cease to the Chicago White Sox back in 2017. It was a really bad trade for the Cube but the White Sox didn’t take advantage of it the way that they should have.
Now, Cease going back would be everything coming full circle. The Cubs would love to add a Cy Young level pitcher like Cease to their rotation. He’d have to prove that he can get back to that level but he certainly has the stuff to do so.
The White Sox could get a good rerun for Cease and the Cubs have some really nice prospects. It would certainly be a good thing if the Sox found a way to get a good return from the Cubs once again.
With a manager like Craig Counsell now in place, the Cubs are going to start pushing their chips in. Adding a good (and controlled) piece like Cease would certainly be a sign that they plan on doing that.
2. New York Mets
The New York Mets might be looking for someone like Dylan Cease right now.
The New York Mets are going to try and shed some payroll while trying to win in 2024. Trading for someone like Dylan Cease would be a great idea for them with that type of plan in motion.
The last few off-seasons have seen them spend all this money without getting much in return. Adding a cost-controlled asset like Cease to try again this year would be a great idea.
Like the Cubs, they just added a manager to the mix but they have some other roster holes to fill as well. Everyone can use some starting pitching though and the Mets would look great with someone like Cease near the top of the rotation.
A few really good starters are already in place with the Mets. Cease wouldn’t have to walk on and be the certified ace pitcher right away. He would be able to just come in and work on his own game with much less pressure.
New York has prospects and they have proven that they are willing to give them away for ready-to-win talent. Cease would fit that bill so the White Sox should be on the phone with them.
3. Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers would be smart to add Dylan Cease right now.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are usually one of the best teams in Major League Baseball. They were once again in 2023. However, it is clear that they could use some more help in the starting pitching department.
They could be going for someone like Shohei Ohtani this off-season but he isn't going to pitch in the 2024 season as he recovers from his injury.
However, Cease could go to that team and pitch for them on the cheap. Once he is set for an upgrade in pay, however, the Dodgers can afford it if they want.
The Dodgers' rotation is going to look wildly different in 2024 so adding Cease would make them look even better. With the prospects that they have to spare, this would be a good idea for them.
Cease is a very good pitcher. It is going to be very sad to see him go but it could be worth it one day if the White Sox do this the wrong way.
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