The New York Mets could emerge as one of the top suitors in the league to swing a blockbuster trade for San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease.

"The Cubs also are involved. But while their prospect list is ranked higher, with highly regarded 3B prospect Matt Shaw understandably off limits in rental deals, the Padres may prefer the Mets’ list, including Brandon Sproat, Jett Williams and Luisangel Acuña."

The San Diego Padres and New York Mets have reportedly discussed a trade involving starting pitcher Dylan Cease. According to Jon Heyman of the New York

Entering the final season of his four-year, $78 million extension, Marte is a pure rental. If the Mets were to pay down half or more of his $20.75 million salary and take on some undesirable salary from the Padres in return, it's possible they could nab a decent prospect.

The New York Mets reportedly want San Diego Padres star Dylan Cease. While the Chicago Cubs have a stronger farm system, the Mets' offer could be better

Padres are looking to do a bit of maneuvering on the trade market, with Dylan Cease and Michael King emerging as trade chips.

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the New York Mets are pursuing right-hander Dylan Cease in a trade. The Mets showed they don’t like long-term deal

The Mets showed they don’t like long-term deals for pitchers when they didn’t pursue Max Fried or Corbin Burnes, but they’ve been trying for Padres rental ace Dylan Cease (and presumably would also consider rotation mate Michael King).