Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Dylan Cease is having an outstanding first season with the Toronto Blue Jays. Over his last two starts (May 8 vs Angels and May 14 vs Rays), he has been virtually untouchable, combining for 14.0 innings with just 1 run on 8 hits, 3 walks, and 19 strikeouts. Against the Rays on May 14, he allowed 1 earned run on 3 hits with 9 strikeouts and 3 walks over 7 innings. He has now pitched at least 7 innings in three consecutive starts—a significant improvement from last season with San Diego. Cease currently leads the AL with 75 strikeouts and carries a 2.41 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 12.9 K/9 ratio with a 3-1 record through 9 starts. He is unlocking his Cy Young-caliber potential and finding an ideal balance between elite strikeout totals and pitch efficiency.
Strengths
- + Elite strikeout ability with 12.9 K/9 ratio and 75 strikeouts leading the AL
- + Exceptional ERA of 2.41 with 1.18 WHIP
- + Dominant recent stretch: 1 ER in 14 innings over last 2 starts with 19 K
- + Improved durability: 7+ innings in 3 consecutive starts (major improvement from 2025)
- + Excellent pitch efficiency: 68% strike rate in recent outings
- + Cy Young-caliber potential being unlocked
- + Consistent quality starts: 7 of 9 starts with 2 ER or less
- + Strong performance against quality opponents (Angels, Rays)
- + Manager John Schneider expressing confidence in his performance
About
Dylan Cease is a sp for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Player Overview
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Toronto Blue Jays