San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease was hit in the back of the head by a one-hopper by Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets and remained in the game.

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The New York Yankees have shown interest in a frontline starting pitcher who has surprisingly hit the trade block ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, but they'

Frankie Montas (3-1, 4.62 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Padres: Dylan Cease (3-10, 4.59 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 144 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Padres -129, Mets +108; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres take on the New York Mets after Manny Machado had four hits against the Cardinals on Sunday.

We're keeping tracking of the latest news and trade rumors surrounding Dylan Cease, who is a candidate to be dealt prior to the July 31 Trade Deadline.