Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Let’s take a look at some of the latest MLB rumors and news surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, and Texas Rangers.
With the calendar turning to June, talk of potential MLB trades and which players might be available will become more and more prevalent.
We’ll start our tour of MLB rumors and news on the south side of the Windy City.
MLB rumors: Chicago White Sox best trade asset finally playing like it
If (and it is an if) the Chicago White Sox decide to sell at the MLB trade deadline and cash in one of their best chips in starting pitcher Dylan Cease, the 27-year-old right-hander showed off what he is capable of doing on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers.
In 5.1 innings of work, Cease allowed just two hits and one run, starting his turn on the bump in June strong. It was a bit of revenge for Cease against the Tigers, who shelled him for four runs and four hits in 4.0 innings in his last start on May 28.
After a month of May where Cease saw his ERA soar to 5.57 in six starts, his first outing of June was a very good sign for not only the White Sox, but also a reminder of what kind of pitcher he could be for a contender in the second half of the season.
However, if he is traded, Cease will come with a high price tag considering he isn’t due to be a free agent until the 2026 campaign.