"They signed Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million deal. The 30-year-old has thrown at least 165 innings in five straight seasons, has struck out 28.6% of opposing hitters in his career, and recorded a 3.46 xERA and 3.56 FIP with the Padres last year. He figures to be Toronto's Opening Day starter in 2026. They signed Cody Ponce to a three-year, $30 million deal."
"The 31-year-old hasn't pitched in the MLB since 2021, though he won the KBO's MVP award in 2025 while pitching to a 1.89 ERA across 180.2 innings, striking out 272 hitters. He should slot in as the team's No. 5 starter. They signed Tyler Rogers to a three-year, $37 million deal. The 35-year-old has made at least 68 appearances in five straight seasons and posted a 1.98 ERA in 2025. He should be one of the primary set-up men for closer Jeff Hoffman."
The Toronto Blue Jays added four major free agents—Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, Tyler Rogers, and Kazuma Okamoto—on multi-year deals that strengthen the rotation, bullpen, and infield. Cease projects as the Opening Day starter after consistent high-inning seasons and strong strikeout and underlying metrics. Ponce dominated the KBO in 2025 and should serve as the No. 5 starter. Rogers brings reliable multi-inning relief and setup stability for closer Jeff Hoffman. Okamoto offers elite offensive upside with a 210 wRC+ in 2025 and multiple 30-plus home run seasons in NPB. The team ranks third-most improved through Jan. 5, behind Baltimore and Pittsburgh, while Bo Bichette’s potential free agency departure remains a roster risk.
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