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Furthermore, the Padres had positioned themselves for a strategic offseason that may now unravel, leading to conjecture about potential trades involving players like Dylan Cease and Luis Arraez. With a solid rotation estimated around the prospects of players like Yu Darvish, the ability to secure Sasaki could have shifted trade discussions. Now, the need to solidify starting rotation depth appears paramount, potentially exacerbating the team's current challenges.