Details On Dylan Cease Trade Talks Between White Sox, Reds
The White Sox and Reds have been engaged in trade talks regarding pitcher Dylan Cease. The Sox have asked for a four or five-player trade package, including top prospects Rhett Lowder and Chase Petty. The Reds have shown interest in Cease, but are hesitant to part with their pitching assets.
White Sox's Demands for Cease
The White Sox reportedly asked for a four-player trade package that includes pitching prospects Rhett Lowder and Chase Petty, as well as two position-player prospects.
Additional information reveals that the White Sox also wanted another prospect along with Lowder, Edwin Arroyo, and Connor Phillips.
All three prospects are highly ranked in baseball prospect rankings.
Cease's Value and Team Control
White Sox GM Chris Getz is open to trading any player on the roster, but Cease may come at a high price due to his value and team control.
While Luis Robert Jr. is considered almost untouchable, Cease has two more years of arbitration eligibility before hitting free agency in 2025-26.
Cease's two years of frontline pitching make him a valuable asset for the White Sox or as a trade chip to strengthen their roster.
Challenges in Cease Trade Talks
The Reds are a potential trade partner for the White Sox due to their need for pitching and surplus of position-player prospects.
However, aligning on a Cease trade might not be straightforward, as the Reds may be hesitant to move their top-rated pitching prospects.
Speculatively, a package involving Edwin Arroyo, another position player, and one pitcher could be more acceptable to the Reds.
Potential Trade Outcomes
White Sox GM Chris Getz still has time to explore other trade packages involving Cease, especially with other teams in need of rotation help.
While the Reds may not be ready for a four or five-for-one trade, they remain a potential destination for Cease due to their aggressive offseason additions.
The addition of Jeimer Candelario to the Reds' infield could open up possibilities for an infielder to be included in a trade.
