Dylan Cease, the former Chicago White Sox pitcher, is finding success and enjoyment with his new team, the San Diego Padres. Cease, who had a tough final season with the White Sox, expressed his excitement about coming to the ballpark and the positive atmosphere with the Padres.
Returning to Chicago for a three-game series against the Cubs, Cease reflected on his time with the White Sox and the talent they had but couldn’t put together. The 28-year-old pitcher was selected by the Cubs in 2014 and will start the series finale at Wrigley Field.
Cease was part of a blockbuster trade between the Cubs and White Sox in 2017, along with slugger Eloy Jiménez. Despite a strong performance in 2022, Cease struggled in the following season as the White Sox finished with a poor record.
Traded to the Padres in March, Cease has made a smooth transition and is performing well with a 4-2 record and a 2.55 ERA in seven starts this season. He credits his success to adjustments he made last year, focusing on staying closed during his pitching motion.
As Cease continues to excel with the Padres, the White Sox have struggled early in the season. Cease remains optimistic about his former team’s potential for a turnaround but is focused on his own success with his new team.
Overall, Cease’s journey from the White Sox to the Padres has been a positive one, with the pitcher finding success and enjoyment in his new environment.