Dylan Cease showcases dominant season for Toronto Blue Jays in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:35 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Dylan Cease delivered a standout performance in the 2026 MLB season with the Toronto Blue Jays. He compiled a 2.40 ERA over 29 starts, achieving a 5.7 WAR rating, while the team went 18-11 in games he started. After joining the Jays on a seven-year, $210 million deal, Cease exceeded early expectations, improving upon his previous seasons. His impressive metrics included a strikeout rate of 34.9% and a solid performance at home and on the road. Cease's success on the mound contributed significantly to the Jays' competitiveness this season.
- •Cease signed a seven-year, $210 million contract in December 2025.
- •He posted a 5.7 WAR and led the team with a 2.40 ERA.
- •The Blue Jays had an 18-11 record in games he started.
- •His strikeout rate increased to 34.9% during the season.
- •Cease showed better performance in the second half of the season.
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — The Season That Was: Dylan Cease
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A look at Dylan Cease’s 2026 season
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