The Chicago Cubs, despite having already had a productive and meaningful offseason, appear to be still on the hunt for some additional talent to add to the opening day roster.

Early in the offseason, Jed Hoyer made it clear that the Chicago Cubs had to improve their pitching staff. Whether it was in the bullpen or rotation, the Cubs needed arms, and Hoyer has lived up to his words.

The Padres and Cubs have discussed a Dylan Cease trade, which would send the starter back to the Windy City after one year in San Diego.

Recent reports have linked the Chicago Cubs to a potential trade for Dylan Cease, but the proposed deal raises significant concerns. 670 The Score’s Bruce Levine suggested that the Cubs might trade Justin Steele for Cease, arguing that Chicago should prioritize the final year of Cease’s team control over keeping Steele for three more seasons.

When the San Diego Padres missed out on Roki Sasaki, it became clear that their backup plan would not be a popular one among the fanbase. Pete Seidler would've

Padres ace Dylan Cease expressed his desire to remain in San Diego, but with just one year left on his contract, it is no sure thing he enters the season with the club.