What happened: Dylan Cease will not pitch again this season after being placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. The transaction is retroactive to September 20.

Why it matters: The shoulder issue abruptly concludes a standout campaign for Cease, who pitched his way into the American League Cy Young debate down the stretch. He finishes his year on the sidelines just before the regular season concludes.

What to watch: He will now turn his attention toward recovery heading into the offseason.