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Dylan Cease Sets Blue Jays Record As Injuries Strain Rotation

Toronto’s battered staff is pushing the club to consider short-term help.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 31: Marcus Stroman #0 of the New York Yankees pitches during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on July 31, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Cease’s 26 strikeouts in his first three Blue Jays starts set a franchise mark, according to StatsCentre on X.
  • The right-hander owns a 2.45 ERA through 14.2 innings after striking out eight in his latest outing against the Dodgers.
  • Toronto’s rotation is thin after spring injuries to Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber, and José Berríos, with Cody Ponce likely done for the year following ACL surgery.
  • Media speculation has linked veteran Marcus Stroman as a stopgap option, though he logged only nine starts last season with a 6.23 ERA before his release.
  • Cease’s strikeout profile from 2025 with San Diego ranked in the 96th and 97th percentiles for whiff and strikeout rates, per Baseball Savant, which supports his early surge.