Cease could just be a half-year rental because of all the starting pitchers on Houston's injured list. The Astros have a full rotation sidelined. Lance McCullers, Luis Garcia, Ronel Blanco, Spencer Arrighetti, Cristian Javier and J.P. France are all on the injured list.

The San Diego Padres, clinging to a Wild Card spot, may finally be ready to move on from struggling ace Dylan Cease as trade rumors heat up—including a potential deal with the Cincinnati Reds that could reshape both teams' playoff hopes.

The Houston Astros' potential trade for San Diego Padres starter Dylan Cease "will probably happen," according to an MLB insider.