Dylan Cease, San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs

The Padres have a new control person, as the MLB owners have unanimously approved John Seidler, brother of Peter Seidler.
A.J. Preller is finding traction amid a low-transaction offseason that seems to have been complicated by a budget crunch.
The San Diego Padres may have to say goodbye to some of the highest-earning players on the team as the club is looking to shed more payroll ahead of the 2025 season.