MLB Trade Rumors: Dylan Cease Deal Discussed by Mariners, White Sox

The Seattle Mariners have reportedly been involved in trade discussions surrounding Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale.

According to Nightengale, the White Sox are seeking a potential deal involving starting pitchers Bryce Young or Bryan Woo.

"The Seattle Mariners have quietly entered trade talks with the Chicago White Sox for ace Dylan Cease, with the White Sox seeking a package centered around young starters Bryce Miller or Bryan Woo," Nightengale wrote.

Earlier this week, it was reported the White Sox held a lofty asking price for Cease, and now it seems they are at least looking to add some young arms to the rotation.

Cease, who is gearing up for his sixth MLB campaign, notched 214 strikeouts and a 4.58 ERA in 33 starts last year. Both his strikeout numbers and ERA saw regression in 2023 compared to the 2021 and 2022 campaigns, but he's looking to improve this season.

While it seems Cease, who is 28, is still potentially in the mix for a trade, Chicago named him its Opening Day starter earlier this week, so the White Sox at least appear to be preparing to enter the season with Cease on the roster.

If Chicago does end up dealing with Seattle, Miller and Woo could both be promising options.

Miller, who is 25 and was drafted in 2021, made his MLB debut last season. In 25 starts, he notched 119 strikeouts and a 4.32 ERA. Woo, who is 23 and was also drafted in 2021, started 18 games in his first MLB campaign last year, picking up 93 strikeouts and a 4.21 ERA.

While Cease has the veteran status and some more experience compared to Miller and Woo, either of the two young players could be valuable pieces for Chicago's future.