According to The Athletic, the Padres are only interested in trading him if they can improve their current major-league roster. But the Astros might have an excess of starters after Spencer Arighetti, J.P. France and Cristian Javier return from injuries as expected in August or September.

The San Diego Padres are willing to deal a few of their pitchers, but they want some very specific assets in return.

The Houston Astros' potential trade for San Diego Padres starter Dylan Cease "will probably happen," according to an MLB insider.