The San Diego Padres are close to acquiring pitcher Dylan Cease from the Chicago White Sox.

Cease, 28, experienced a challenging 2023 season with a 4.58 ERA but has been impressive in spring training.

He is secured for the current and following seasons, with a salary of $8 million for 2024.

With a career ERA of 3.83, Cease will enhance the Padres' starting rotation, which includes Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove.

This trade is part of the White Sox's strategy to change their team lineup.

The Padres are seeking to improve their pitching to be competitive in their division.

Cease is scheduled to make his debut for the Padres in their season opener on March 20 in Seoul, Korea against the Los Angeles Dodgers.