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

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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