The durable right-hander, reportedly part of the Padres' offer to the Boston Red Sox for Jarren Duran, might not go anywhere between now and Thursday's deadline.

The Astros have been crushed by injuries, and as they pursue another pitcher at the trade deadline, they're eying Padres starter Dylan Cease.

But, even if a team is interested, the Padres are looking for an "extremely high" return for Cease. They may find a taker or lower their demands, but with this update, it seems like Cease is trending towards remaining in San Diego this season.

Last week, Buster Olney of ESPN reported the Padres were making Cease available in trade talks with rival teams. Joel Sherman of the New York Post subsequently identified six teams that have inquired about Cease: the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Mets and Chicago Cubs.

Major League Baseball's trade deadline will pass at 6 p.m. ET on July 31, leaving teams with just over two days to complete their summer shopping. Some clubs have already been active swappers: the Yankees have obtained two infielders (Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario),

It's a clear stance from the Astros on Cease, and for the Padres, it's something worth monitoring as the deadline nears. While a trade isn't known to be close, this report opens the door to a potential Padres-Astros deal, which would send Cease to Houston.

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But, in an update from USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Padres' plans surrounding Cease got an interesting update. While the rumors only started within the last week, Nightengale revealed the Padres have been exploring trades for much longer.

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We're keeping tracking of the latest news and trade rumors surrounding Dylan Cease, who is a candidate to be dealt prior to the July 31 Trade Deadline.