Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease, remembered by fans for his Cy Young runner-up season in 2022, has revealed some dissatisfaction with his final year on the team. Cease, known for his creativity and personality, was traded to the San Diego Padres for a few picks after the White Sox sought to gain value from his departure.
In an ESPN.com article, Cease expressed that his last season with the White Sox “wasn’t enjoyable in really any way.” The team had a dismal year, losing over 100 games, and Cease struggled to replicate his previous success.
Despite the challenges, Cease finds excitement in playing for the Padres, especially against the Chicago Cubs, the team that originally drafted him in 2014. It was a trade between the White Sox and the Cubs in 2017 that brought Cease, along with Eloy Jimenez, to the White Sox.
Following his standout 2022 season, Cease endured a tough 2023, mirroring the team’s struggles. He believes the team had the talent to compete but couldn’t bring it all together, leading to a major overhaul.
Speculation about Cease being traded started before the 2023 trade deadline, but the White Sox kept him, ultimately trading him to the Padres. Despite a rocky start for the White Sox this season, Cease acknowledges that baseball is unpredictable and believes they could turn things around.
Currently, Cease boasts a 2.19 ERA and has won five out of seven starts for the Padres, performing better than last year. While the White Sox may miss his contributions, they hope to maximize the potential of the players acquired in exchange for him.
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