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Padres struggle with pitching depth after losing Dylan Cease in free agency

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 7:45 PM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Padres struggle with pitching depth after losing Dylan Cease in free agency

Summary

The San Diego Padres lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-7, marking their sixth consecutive defeat. After starting strong with a 6-0 lead, they allowed 11 unanswered runs. This season, the Padres have faced difficulties in starting pitching, exacerbated by the departure of right-hander Dylan Cease, now with the Toronto Blue Jays on a seven-year contract. Cease leads the American League in strikeouts and has been a dominant force, which further highlights the Padres' struggles on the mound. The team's current pitching situation may hinder their chances at a wild card spot as they trail behind in the standings.

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By the Numbers

•Padres lost 12-7 to Dodgers, marking sixth straight loss.
•San Diego held a 6-0 lead before collapsing.
•Dylan Cease signed a seven-year deal with the Blue Jays.
•Cease leads AL in strikeouts and has a strong ERA.
•Padres trail 13 games behind NL West leaders.

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What they're saying

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The San Diego Padres have been thin at starting pitching all season long and should have done everything it could have to re-sing right-hander Dylan Cease.
— Yahoo Sports

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