"The goal needs to be ensuring that Cease becomes a consistent front-of-the-rotation starter throughout his tenure north of the border. Granted, the 29-year-old has shown flashes of that potential over the years - he's finished top five in Cy Young voting twice, including a second-place finish in 2022 - but has yet to be able to cobble together that dominance over multiple seasons."
"Cease already provides immense durability - leading the majors in games started (162) since 2021 - which, of course, is a trait highly valued by Toronto's front office. But he's also one of the game's premier strikeout pitchers, punching out at least 200 batters in each of the previous five campaigns, racking up an MLB-high 1,106 in that span. The newest Blue Jays hurler also features elite stuff via his six-pitch arsenal, headlined by his fastball-slider combination."
Dylan Cease signed a seven-year, $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, becoming the second-richest player in franchise history behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The organization aims to turn Cease into a consistent front-of-the-rotation starter starting in 2026, building on his durability and elite strikeout ability. Cease has led the majors in games started (162) since 2021 and recorded at least 200 strikeouts in each of the past five seasons, totaling 1,106. He possesses a six-pitch arsenal led by a fastball-slider combination. The Blue Jays view his development as critical with other top starters approaching free agency.
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