The Baltimore Orioles are exploring a trade for pitcher Dylan Cease as they seek rotation help following the New York Yankees' signing of Max Fried. With Corbin Burnes' asking price rising, the Orioles may need to secure Cease, who has one year left on his contract.

Cease had a solid season with a 3.47 ERA and 224 strikeouts, finishing fourth in NL Cy Young voting. The Orioles' strong farm system could provide the prospects needed for a trade with the San Diego Padres.