Summary
Category: sports
The Atlanta Braves may sign San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease to a $160 million contract. The Braves aim to strengthen their pitching lineup following a season with many injuries and changes in their starting pitchers. Cease, who is from Georgia, could potentially join the Braves during his free agency period.
Key Facts
- The Braves used 19 different starting pitchers this season, which is a team record.
- The team seeks a reliable pitcher who can play in over 30 games next season.
- Dylan Cease is predicted to get a $160 million contract offer from the Braves.
- Cease pitched 33 games and recorded 215 strikeouts this year.
- His earned run average (ERA) was 4.55, and he had an 8-12 win-loss record.
- Despite a mixed season, Cease has consistently achieved over 200 strikeouts annually for the past five years.
- Cease is a native of Georgia, which might influence his decision if a bidding war arises.
