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Dylan Cease Fantasy Stats

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Starting Pitcher #84

Healthy
Height / Weight 6'2"  /  200 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Dec 28, 1995 (30)
Experience 8 seasons
College None
ESPN Eligible SP, RP
Yahoo Eligible SP

2026 Rankings

Preseason SP6
Current SP4

Season Stats

SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS/G GS W L SV IP ERA WHIP H R ER HR BB SO AVG
2019CHWSP1512.11447073.05.671.548785146153581.271
2020CHWSP1211.21254058.14.011.440503026123444.234
2021CHWSP3218.8321370165.23.911.24913977722068226.223
2022CHWSP3222.3321480184.02.201.10912655451678227.190
2023CHWSP3315.733790177.04.581.41817298901979214.243
2024SDSP3320.43314110189.13.471.06713780731865224.202
2025SDSP3216.7328120168.04.551.32715291852171215.239
2026TORSP1925.519750113.12.461.085753631748167.184
Career 208 18.5 207 72 63 0 1128.2 3.73 1.247 929 518 468 128 478 1398 .220

Game Log

TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS W L SV IP H R ER HR BB SO AVG WHIP
Mar 28, 2026 TORATHSP31.010005.13110212.1500.938
Apr 3, 2026 TOR@CHWSP12.910004.1532036.2631.846
Apr 8, 2026 TORLADSP19.910005.0421048.2221.600
Apr 15, 2026 TOR@MILSP22.510006.0200036.1050.833
Apr 20, 2026 TOR@LAASP31.111005.05220212.2631.400
Apr 27, 2026 TORBOSSP8.210105.2744035.3041.765
May 2, 2026 TOR@MINSP22.911007.0743117.2591.143
May 8, 2026 TORLAASP36.811007.05000010.2000.714
May 13, 2026 TORTBSP27.610007.0311039.1300.857
May 19, 2026 TOR@NYYSP14.410105.0455249.2111.600
May 24, 2026 TORPITSP19.510104.2422218.2221.071
Jun 9, 2026 TORPHISP31.110006.03110111.1430.667
Jun 16, 2026 TOR@BOSSP24.411005.0400047.2111.600
Jun 22, 2026 TORHOUSP20.610005.2322048.1581.235
Jun 27, 2026 TORTEXSP17.110104.24440510.2221.929
Jul 3, 2026 TOR@SEASP35.411007.0300019.1300.571
Jul 8, 2026 TOR@SFSP41.611008.01000311.0400.500
Jul 20, 2026 TORTBSP16.710106.0753217.2921.333
Jul 25, 2026 TOR@BOSSP50.911009.01000312.0360.444

Dylan Cease News

Dylan Cease  • SP  •  Blue Jays

Dylan Cease Continues All-Star Season With Complete-Game Shutout

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease had a phenomenal outing on Saturday night in the team's 6-0 shutout win over the division-rival Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, as he threw a complete-game shutout with just one hit allowed, three walks, and 12 strikeouts to pick up his seventh victory of the year and lower his season ERA to 2.46. It was Cease's third career complete game, and it took him 120 pitches to finish the masterful outing. It's been an amazing season for Cease in his first year in Toronto, and he has unbelievably allowed just one hit in two of his last three starts. He is chugging right along with four straight quality starts in July, and he now has a 1.09 WHIP with a league-high 167 strikeouts and 48 walks in 113 1/3 innings on the season. Cease joined only Nolan Ryan as the second pitcher to allow no more than one hit while pitching at least eight innings and striking out at least 10 in back-to-back road starts. He'll obviously be a must-start in his next scheduled outing next week against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals.
22 hours ago   
Dylan Cease  • SP  •  Blue Jays

Dylan Cease Is Back in the Fantasy Ace Tier

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease went into the break with a 2.56 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and an AL-best 148 strikeouts in 98 1/3 innings. He followed that by striking out three in a scoreless first inning as the American League starter on July 14. The 4.55 ERA from 2025 is getting harder to recognize. Cease has pushed his strikeout rate to a career-high 36.9%, and hitters have managed a .264 xwOBA with a 33% hard-hit rate against him. The walks have not disappeared. His 11% rate is actually up from last year, and rest-of-season projections land closer to the low-3.00s than his current ERA. That is the risk. The rest looks ace-level, including a changeup that has jumped from barely 1% usage in 2025 to 11.5% this season. Cease is not someone to move just because the first-half price is high. Hold him and keep collecting strikeouts.
Jul 16   
Dylan Cease  • SP  •  Blue Jays

Dylan Cease Named American League Starter for All-Star Game

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease will get the nod as the American League starting pitcher during the upcoming All-Star Game in Philadelphia. This is a well-deserved honor for Cease, who has been outstanding during his first season with the Blue Jays. The right-hander owns a 2.56 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and a 148/44 K/BB ratio across 17 starts this season. This will be the first All-Star game of his eight-year career. The Blue Jays currently sit in the cellar of the AL East as we head into the All-Star break. That is no fault of Cease, who has been electric to begin his Blue Jays career.
Jul 12   
Dylan Cease  • SP  •  Blue Jays

Dylan Cease Continues Excellent Season, Takes No-Hitter into the Ninth

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease nearly had the second no-hitter of his career in Wednesday night's 10-0 shutout victory over the hosting San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Cease was marvelous, allowing just one hit and no runs while walking three and striking out 11 to win his sixth game of the year and lower his ERA to 2.56. The 30-year-old took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, but outfielder Heliot Ramos led off the frame with a single to break it up. Cease threw 81 of his 118 pitches for strikes and recorded his sixth game of the 2026 season with double-digit strikeouts. In addition to his strong 2.56 ERA, Cease also has a 1.13 WHIP and American League-leading 148 strikeouts in 98 1/3 innings in his first year in Toronto. The former sixth-rounder of the Chicago Cubs in 2014 now has back-to-back shutouts going into the All-Star break after tossing seven shutout frames with a walk and nine strikeouts his last time out against the division-rival Seattle Mariners. Cease is certainly in play to start the All-Star Game next week for the AL.
Jul 9   
Dylan Cease  • SP  •  Blue Jays

Should Dynasty Managers Consider Selling High on Dylan Cease?

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease has been one of the better arms in baseball so far this season, recording a 4-3 record with a 2.75 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 118 strikeouts across 78 2/3 innings (14 starts). The 30-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list in late May due to a hamstring issue, but he was able to return quickly and has allowed just three earned runs across 16 2/3 innings (three starts) since rejoining the Blue Jays rotation. With a 36.2% strikeout rate, Cease has provided incredible swing-and-miss value for fantasy managers. However, managers may have reason to look to sell high. For one, Cease's 10.7% walk rate seems likely to keep his WHIP higher than one would normally hope from a fantasy ace. If the right-hander's 0.57 HR/9 regresses toward his career norm (1.04 HR/9), his ERA will likely rise. Even in the strikeout category, Cease's 36.2% strikeout rate this season is significantly higher than his previous best of 31.9% in 2021. Cease will likely continue to provide high-end value, but fantasy managers may be able to sell high on him at his peak if they act quickly.
Jun 25   
Dylan Cease  • SP  •  Blue Jays

Dylan Cease Strikes Out 11 in First Game Back From the Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease looked as healthy as ever on Tuesday night in his team's 3-2 win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies at the Rogers Centre in what was his first start back from a stay on the 15-day injured list due to a strained hamstring. Cease allowed just one earned run on three hits while walking one and striking out 11 in six innings for a no-decision. He tied a career high with 29 swings and misses, and it was the fourth time this year that he struck out double-digit batters. The fantastic first outing back lowered Cease's season ERA to 2.91. The 30-year-old has been outstanding so far in his first season in Toronto, and he has had at least seven strikeouts in each of his last six outings, dating back to May 2. Cease has turned into a must-start fantasy asset north of the border and will get a juicy matchup his next time out against the division-rival Boston Red Sox. In his first start against the BoSox on April 27, Cease took his first loss of the year, allowing four earned runs on seven hits while walking three and striking out a season-low five batters in 5 2/3 innings of work.
Jun 9   
Dylan Cease  • SP  •  Blue Jays

Dylan Cease to Start on Tuesday for Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease (hamstring) will come off the 15-day injured list to start on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Cease will return to Toronto's banged-up starting rotation after missing two weeks with a left-hamstring strain. He allowed five runs in four innings of work in his lone minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo last Thursday, but his stuff looked good, and he got up to 75 pitches in the outing. The 30-year-old veteran will be a bit riskier in his first start off the shelf against a Phillies team that has looked much better of late. However, Cease has pretty much been a must-start in fantasy baseball leagues in his first year with Toronto, going 3-3 with a 3.05 ERA (2.59 FIP) and 1.21 WHIP with 92 strikeouts and 26 walks in 62 innings pitched over his 11 starts. Overall, the Phillies still rank third-worst in major-league baseball with a .687 OPS on the year.
Jun 8   
Dylan Cease  • SP  •  Blue Jays

Dylan Cease Likely to Rejoin Rotation Next Week

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease (hamstring) is expected to rejoin the starting rotation next week, according to manager John Schneider. Cease threw a 75-pitch rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday. It appears the right-hander is feeling good enough after that outing to get back on the big league mound. Cease has been sidelined since late May due to a hamstring injury. This season, Cease is posting a 3.05 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and a 92:26 K:BB ratio across 62 innings. As of right now, Cease is currently lined up to face the Philadelphia Phillies. There's still time for his timetable to change, but it sounds like fantasy managers are getting Cease back very soon.
Jun 5   
Dylan Cease  • SP  •  Blue Jays

Dylan Cease Lit Up in First Rehab Start at Triple-A

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease (hamstring) had a rough outing in his first minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, surrendering five earned runs on six hits (two homers) while walking one and striking out six in four innings of work. Cease threw 50 of his 75 pitches for strikes and was able to hit 99 mph on the radar gun. The results for the 30-year-old weren't great, but his arm looked fine, and it could be his only rehab outing before the Jays reinstate him from the 15-day injured list. If Cease returns to Toronto's starting rotation after this, he'll be lined up to face the Philadelphia Phillies next Tuesday. The former sixth-round pick by the Chicago Cubs in 2014 is 98% rostered in Yahoo leagues for a reason. He has looked great so far in 2026 in his first year north of the border, posting a 3.05 ERA (2.59 FIP) and 1.21 WHIP with 92 strikeouts and 26 walks in 62 innings across his first 11 starts. Cease should be thrown back into starting fantasy lineups immediately upon his return, even against a Phillies team that has been heating up lately.
Jun 5   
Dylan Cease  • SP  •  Blue Jays

Dylan Cease to Make a Rehab Start on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease (hamstring) was cleared to make a minor-league rehab start at Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday after he threw a bullpen session on Tuesday in Atlanta, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Cease also did some change-of-direction running drills. Depending on how things go with Buffalo later this week, Cease could be ready to come off the 15-day injured list to rejoin Toronto's starting rotation next week. If the 30-year-old only needs one rehab start, his next outing could line up next week versus the Philadelphia Phillies. He'll be a bit more risky for that matchup, but Cease has been solid for the Jays and fantasy managers in his first year in Canada, going 3-3 with a 3.05 ERA (2.58 FIP) and 1.21 WHIP with a league-high 92 strikeouts and 26 walks in 62 innings across his first 11 starts. Cease has four quality starts on the season and has had at least seven strikeouts in all five of his starts in May. He shouldn't be floating around on any waiver wires out there.
Jun 3   
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