Scouting Report: Dylan Cease
Toronto Blue Jays | SP
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Summary
Dylan Cease is having an exceptional first season with the Toronto Blue Jays. Over his last two starts (May 8-14, 2026), he has been virtually untouchable, combining for 14.0 innings with just 1 run on 8 hits, 3 walks, and 19 strikeouts. Against the Angels on May 8, he threw 7 shutout innings with 10 strikeouts on 97 pitches (66% strike rate). Against the Rays on May 14, he allowed 1 earned run on 3 hits with 9 strikeouts over 7 innings. He has now pitched at least 7 innings in three consecutive starts—a significant improvement from last season with San Diego. His season statistics are impressive: 2.41 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 3-1 record, 12.9 K/9 ratio, and 75 strikeouts (leading the AL). He has allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in 7 of 9 starts and has only given up 1 home run through 8 starts.
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