Dylan Cease, the newly acquired starting pitcher for the San Diego Padres, made his spring debut on Monday in South Korea against the LG Twins of the KBO League. This debut comes shortly after Cease was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Padres. With just three days remaining until the Padres’ season opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cease’s performance drew significant praise from manager Mike Shildt. Cease will now join a rotation that features five-time All-Star Yu Darvish and one-time All-Star Joe Musgrove.
Dylan Cease had the advantage of getting some starts this offseason, unlike Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery, who are still free agents. Cease’s performances, along with Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove, form a formidable trio for the San Diego Padres, arguably the best in the NL West considering the Dodgers’ rotation injuries.
In 2022, Cease showcased his talent with impressive stats, but he experienced a regression last season. His move to the Padres, particularly to a more pitcher-friendly ballpark like Petco Park, could prove beneficial as he’ll be supported by a stronger offense and a favorable home environment.
