Dylan Cease cements ace role in first Toronto season

All-Star starter after 1.00 ERA in July

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 291 min read

In his first season in Toronto, Dylan Cease cemented himself as the @BlueJays ace! 😤 https://t.co/aDeOSPX5Mp Via @MLB on X

What happened: Dylan Cease completed his first season in Toronto. He earned the American League All-Star start in his debut year with the club.

Why it matters: A settled No. 1 stabilizes Toronto's rotation entering October. His strikeout consistency gave the club length at the top through the stretch.

By the numbers: Closed July with a 1.00 ERA. Recorded 7-plus strikeouts in 19 straight starts, third-longest streak ever.

What to watch: Watch where Cease slots in Toronto's postseason rotation.

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