The Royals' extension for Seth Lugo makes Dylan Cease the most coveted pitcher on the market at the MLB trade deadline.

It has seemed that every start for Dylan Cease since early in the season has brought anticipation. Would he finally be the dominant pitcher the Padres need, the dominant pitcher he has been in past seasons?

With limited payroll flexibility and less prospect capital than a year ago, the Padres could opt to move one of the pitchers.