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Dylan Cease undergoes MRI as Blue Jays await shoulder injury update

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:24 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Dylan Cease undergoes MRI as Blue Jays await shoulder injury update

Summary

Dylan Cease has been scratched from his upcoming start for the Blue Jays as they await results from an MRI on his right shoulder. Manager John Schneider indicated that Cease, who has been experiencing shoulder fatigue and reduced velocity, may not pitch again this season. Cease leads the AL in strikeouts and ranks second in ERA as the Blue Jays fight for a wild-card playoff spot, currently sitting three games behind the Chicago White Sox. If the MRI shows no serious issues, Cease could make one more start against the Cincinnati Reds, but this depends on the Blue Jays' playoff chances. He signed a seven-year, $210 million contract last November.

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By the Numbers

•Cease undergoes MRI on his right shoulder after ongoing issues.
•Blue Jays scratch Cease from his scheduled start against the Orioles.
•Toronto trails the White Sox by three games for the AL wild-card spot.
•Cease leads the AL in strikeouts and has a 2.40 ERA.
•Blue Jays may decide to shut down Cease depending on playoff outlook.

Latest Updates

8:12 PMESPN — Blue Jays ace Cease headed for MRI to check shoulder
7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Dylan Cease undergoes MRI on right shoulder, may not start again as Blue Jays still fight for wild-card playoff spot

What they're saying

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The Blue Jays have scratched Dylan Cease from his next start as they await the results of an MRI on his pitching shoulder to determine if and when the right-hander will pitch again this season.
— ESPN