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Toronto Blue Jays · Pitcher
After joining Toronto, Cease stabilizes as a reliable mid-rotation starter capable of elite strikeout production, evidenced by his 128 strikeouts through the early 2026 season and his back-to-back All-MLB Second Team selections in 2022 and 2024. His ERA has improved markedly to 3.02 this year compared to last season's 4.55, suggesting better command and consistency that should support both win totals and streaming value in standard leagues. The main concern revolves around his injury history and durability, as he logged only 83.1 innings so far in 2026 after a down 2025 campaign, making him a higher-variance pick dependent on health and maintaining his recent efficiency gains. Fantasy managers should view Cease as a streaky strikeout source with upside if he can sustain this year's ERA improvements while logging full workloads in the second half.
Cease allows 5 runs in rare rough outing
Dylan Cease struggled for the first time in a while, giving up five runs on four hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings in a no-decision against the Athletics. The Blue Jays pitcher will look to bounce back in his next start.
Sep 8, 2026
Dylan Cease dominates as Blue Jays beat Mariners
Toronto Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease delivered a spectacular pitching performance to lead Toronto to an 8-1 victory over Seattle in their weekend series opener. Cease continues to strengthen his case for Cy Young consideration with another gem on the mound. His consistent excellence has been key to the Blue Jays' success.
Aug 29, 2026
Dylan Cease Continues No-Hitter Bid in Blue Jays Win
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease mounted another impressive no-hitter attempt in Saturday's victory over the New York Yankees, continuing a notable streak of dominant performances. Cease is positioning himself as one of baseball's most dominant hurlers and represents elite fantasy pitching value as the season progresses.
Aug 23, 2026
| Year | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | IP | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Chicago White Sox | 14 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 5.79 | 1.55 | 81 | 73.0 | 35 |
| 2020 | Chicago White Sox | 12 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 4.01 | 1.44 | 44 | 58.1 | 34 |
| 2021 | Chicago White Sox | 32 | 32 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 3.91 | 1.25 | 226 | 165.2 | 68 |
| 2022 | Chicago White Sox | 32 | 32 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 2.20 | 1.11 | 227 | 184.0 | 78 |
| 2023 | Chicago White Sox | 33 | 33 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 4.58 | 1.42 | 214 | 177.0 | 79 |
| 2024 | San Diego Padres | 33 | 33 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 3.47 | 1.07 | 224 | 189.1 | 65 |
| 2025 | San Diego Padres | 32 | 32 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 4.55 | 1.33 | 215 | 168.0 | 71 |
| 2026 | Toronto Blue Jays | 27 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 2.40 | 1.04 | 227 | 161.1 | 67 |
| Career | Totals | 215 | 215 | 75 | 63 | 0 | 3.68 | 1.23 | 1458 | 1176.2 | 497 |
Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand
| Year | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | IP | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | AZL Cubs | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.63 | 1.17 | 25 | 24.0 | 16 |
| 2016 | Eugene Emeralds | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.22 | 1.16 | 66 | 44.2 | 25 |
| 2017 | 2 teams▼ | 22 | 22 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 3.28 | 1.26 | 126 | 93.1 | 44 |
| 2018 | 2 teams▼ | 23 | 23 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2.40 | 1.06 | 160 | 124 | 50 |
| 2019 | Charlotte Knights | 15 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4.48 | 1.57 | 73 | 68.1 | 32 |
| 2026 | Buffalo Bisons | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11.25 | 1.75 | 6 | 4.0 | 1 |
| Career | Totals | 84 | 81 | 21 | 17 | 0 | 3.11 | 1.24 | 456 | 358.1 | 168 |
Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand