Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays signed pitcher Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million contract. This move aims to strengthen their rotation following their loss in the World Series. Cease is known for his high strikeout rate and has a strong career record.
Key Facts
- The Blue Jays signed Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million deal.
- Cease was added to improve the team's starting pitcher lineup.
- The Blue Jays lost in Game 7 of the World Series recently.
- Cease led the MLB with 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings in 2025.
- He has stayed healthy and made the most starts by any pitcher since 2021.
- Cease's career ERA is 3.88, and he has twice finished in the Top 5 for the Cy Young award.
- The Blue Jays starters ranked 20th in ERA and 15th in strikeout percentage in 2025.
- The Blue Jays last won the World Series in 1993.
