Dylan Cease Acquisition Could Be Bad News For Blue Jays All-Star: Insider
Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a seven-year, $210 million contract with pitcher Dylan Cease. This addition may lead to the possible trade of another pitcher, José Berríos, who has had a consistent career but faced a challenging year in 2025. The Blue Jays are actively enhancing their team after a recent World Series loss.Key Facts
- The Toronto Blue Jays signed a seven-year, $210 million contract with pitcher Dylan Cease.
- Dylan Cease is 29 years old and is expected to strengthen the Blue Jays' pitching team.
- The team aims to improve after losing the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The new contract with Cease could mean that pitcher José Berríos might be traded.
- José Berríos is 31 years old and had a 4.17 ERA in 2025.
- Berríos is owed $18.7 million in 2026 and could opt out of his contract.
- Despite a tough season, Berríos has been a reliable starter, playing 30 or more games each year since 2018 (except 2020).
- The Blue Jays are focusing on being aggressive in improving their team during the offseason.
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