"Padres' Acquisition of Dylan Cease Leaves Yankees Hanging and Fantasy Values Soaring"

The Chicago White Sox traded pitcher Dylan Cease to the San Diego Padres after deciding it was the right time, leaving the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers empty-handed. The White Sox received pitching prospects Drew Thorpe and Jairo Iriarate, along with middle reliever Steven Wilson and outfield prospect Samuel Zavala in the deal. The Padres, who also engaged in talks with free-agent outfielder Tommy Pham, believe they can contend for a wild-card berth with their strengthened rotation. Meanwhile, the White Sox are still open for business, hoping to contend again within two years.