San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease wasn't moved at the deadline, and the team could face a difficult task if they want to re-sign him when he free agency arrives.

Having a strikeout pitcher in the playoffs sets your team up for success, and if Cease can continue his hot streak (two or less earned runs and nine or more strikeouts in three of his last four starts), the Padres will be even more built for a playoff run.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/padres as Dylan Cease Gets Honest About Remaining With Padres After Trade Deadline. San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease is still on the team after a chaotic MLB trade deadline despite getting interest from several teams, including the Houston Astros.