Dylan Cease

Dylan Cease told reporters on Wednesday that he will work on adding a changeup to his arsenal during spring training.

Fantasy Impact

Cease signed a seven-year, $210 million contract with the Blue Jays this offseason and is wasting no time looking for ways to improve. He said the changeup will primarily help against left-handed hitters. Last year with the San Diego Padres, Cease posted a 4.55 ERA and 1.33 WHIP across 168 innings.

Dylan Cease has agreed to a seven-year, $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays according to Jeff Passan.

Fantasy Impact

Dylan Cease has declined the Padres' one-year qualifying offer.

Fantasy Impact

Cease posted a 4.55 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP over 32 starts with the Padres last season. The veteran should have plenty of suitors that are looking for a front of the rotation starter. Cease has registered 200+ strikeouts in each of the last five seasons.

The San Diego Padres extended a one-year, $22.05 million qualifying offer to starting pitcher Dylan Cease on Thursday. This move ensures the Padres will receive a bonus draft pick as compensation should the 29-year-old right-hander sign with another team in free agency.

Fantasy Impact

Cease has been extremely durable, making at least 32 starts in each of the last five seasons. However, his performance was less consistent in 2025, as he finished the regular season with a 4.55 ERA and 1.33 WHIP over 168 innings.

The Cubs are expected to show interest in right-hander Dylan Cease in free agency.

Fantasy Impact

Cease posted a 4.55 ERA this past season with the Padres. He will still remain one of the top starting pitchers in free agency this offseason despite coming off a down year.