Key Highlights
- Sears, and German Marquez, but none of them are even close to Cease in terms of talent. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThey need at least a decent starting pitcher to take Cease’s place.
- Fansided’s Christopher Kline predicts the Padres will find that guy by renting former All-Star Lucas Giolito. MORE: Phillies predicted to sign $4 million veteran outfielder to create platoon with Brandon Marsh“Last season was a proper roller coaster for Lucas Giolito, who returned from Tommy John surgery, only to have his campaign cut short by a shoulder ailment.
- He's seemingly healthy now, but the 31-year-old's complicated track record has left his market a bit muddied.
- It's unclear if teams are willing to offer up the three- or four-year deal Giolito probably believes he is worth.
- All signs point toward Giolito signing a higher-AAV, short-term deal so he can test the market again next winter.