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Blue Jays Shut Down Dylan Cease After Shoulder Inflammation Diagnosis

With Toronto eliminated from playoff contention the club placed Cease on the 15-day injured list to prioritize rest and protect his long-term availability.

Apr 15, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) throws a pitch in the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Blue Jays placed right-hander Dylan Cease on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Sept. 20 after the team was officially eliminated from postseason contention on Sept. 23.
  • An MRI earlier this week showed right shoulder inflammation with no structural damage, and the club decided to end Cease’s 2026 starts rather than risk late-season appearances.
  • Toronto recalled RHPs Chase Lee and CJ Van Eyk from Triple-A and optioned José Rodríguez as part of the roster moves that accompanied Cease’s IL placement.
  • Cease finished a strong first season in Toronto on a seven-year, $210 million deal with an 11-6 record, a 2.40 ERA and 239 strikeouts in 169 innings, making him the rotation cornerstone going into 2027.
  • The shutdown should allow Cease normal offseason recovery, but the expected labor freeze beginning Dec. 2 could complicate team medical access and timing of any rehab work before spring training.