A long winter is in the rearview and the Padres have begun Cactus League play. A month from Opening Day, here are four takeaways from camp.

The Dylan Cease trade sweepstakes will likely heat up as the weeks go by with the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves among potential suitors.

The San Diego Padres seem content entering the season with the starting rotation as currently constructed. However, there does appear to be a potential path for

Dylan Cease knows his name is popping up in Padres trade rumors, but he isn't too concerned with them.

With Dylan Cease entering a contract season, it should give teams like the Atlanta Braves even more reason to acquiring him. Cease grew up locally just outside

Even after acquiring Alex Bregman, the Boston Red Sox could still be looking to make big moves. They have been linked to Dylan Cease trade rumors but Cease to Boston now seems unlikely.

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With the Padres taking Dylan Cease off of the trade block, another candidate has emerged to be dealt from San Diego.

Frankie Montas signed a two-year deal with the New York Mets over the offseason. The team was hopeful he could resurrect his career with their pitching lab, similar to how Luis Severino did last season.

The Boston Red Sox have had a busy offseason, signing third baseman Alex Bregman and beefing up the starting rotation

The Mets are one of the more consistent pursuers of this Padres star and word is they have prospects who interest the San Diego— if indeed they decide to deal him.

The Red Sox still have Dylan Cease on their trade radar, even in cursory fashion. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.