Pitchers and catchers won’t report until the middle of the month, but Padres manager Mike Shildt revealed a few key decisions leading into camp: Xander Bogaerts will return to shortstop, which makes Jake Cronenworth the second baseman, and left-hander Adrián Morejón will remain in the bullpen.

For the second consecutive season, right-hander Dylan Cease is the most talked about player in trade rumors as the winter gives way to Spring Training. The then-White Sox hurler was shipped to the Padres in mid-March of last year,

The Mets explored a trade for Dylan Cease, but the Padres’ high asking price makes a deal unlikely as talks hit a standstill.

Training approaching rapidly, Braves Country is anxious for another move following the Jurickson Profar signing, ideally of the blockbuster variety.

Twins have expressed interest in right-handed starting pitcher Dylan Cease, as the Padres become a team to watch on the trade market