Cease could just be a half-year rental because of all the starting pitchers on Houston's injured list. The Astros have a full rotation sidelined. Lance McCullers, Luis Garcia, Ronel Blanco, Spencer Arrighetti, Cristian Javier and J.P. France are all on the injured list.

According to Jim Bowden, Houston is the most likely landing spot for Padres starter Dylan Cease as we enter the final day before the deadline. It's a logical move — the Astros need starting pitching help as their roster continues to be wrecked with injuries, and the Padres could surely use a prospect or two in their infamously shallow farm system.

The Houston Astros' potential trade for San Diego Padres starter Dylan Cease "will probably happen," according to an MLB insider.