Dylan Cease remains a part of the Padres starting rotation. Moreover, the team acquired left-hander Nestor Cortes from the Brewers just before Thursday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline.

In exchange for Cortes, the Padres sent speedy reserve outfielder Brandon Lockridge to Milwaukee, a former Yankees farmhand. On the season, the 28-year-old is slashing .216/.258/.261 with no home runs and five RBIs. This article was originally published on www.si.com as Padres Add Former All-Star Nestor Cortes Just Before Trade Deadline.

San Diego's rotation gets a little nastier with the addition of a veteran southpaw. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.