The latest rumors suggest that the San Diego Padres are interested in trading for Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara.

Two starting pitchers who have in not-so-long-ago seasons been among the most feared in baseball took the mound Wednesday afternoon at loanDepot park. Only one of them evidently did so after emerging from a time machine.

The Padres' interest in Alcántara comes shortly after reports that they are willing to discuss a trade for fellow right-hander Dylan Cease. Both pitchers have had their ups and downs this year, but their track record and pitching arsenal make them attractive.