"Dylan Cease has a 1.74 ERA through his first four outings and leads the American League with 32 strikeouts, making the Blue Jays look like geniuses for inking him to a long-term deal."
"Only five qualified starters in MLB throw a harder fastball than Dylan Cease (avg. 98.0 MPH) and in his last start, he threw nine fastballs that registered at 99.0+ MPH which was a franchise record."
"Cease has always been known for his incredibly-high strikeout rates, and that's certainly held up in 2026. His strikeout rate of 36% this season would be by far the highest of his career."
Dylan Cease has made a strong impact with the Toronto Blue Jays, achieving a 1.74 ERA and leading the American League with 32 strikeouts in his first four starts. Despite ongoing control issues, he performs best under pressure. Cease's fastball averages 98.0 MPH, with a franchise record of nine fastballs over 99.0 MPH in a single game. He has consistently high strikeout rates, striking out at least six batters in each start, and is on track to achieve over 200 strikeouts for the sixth consecutive season.
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