The Toronto Blue Jays made a massive free agent splash Wednesday evening, agreeing to a deal with pitcher Dylan Cease on a seven-year, $210 million contract, according to multiple reports.
Right-hander Dylan Cease and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a seven-year, $210 million contract, pending a physical, sources tell ESPN. The defending American League champions get one of the best arms on the free agent market.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 26, 2025
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports the deal is pending a physical.
Cease, 29, was 8-12 with a 4.55 ERA last season for the San Diego Padres, striking out 215 batters over 168.0 innings pitched. He has a career ERA of 3.88.
The veteran right-hander has pitched seven big-league seasons split between the Padres and Chicago White Sox.
More to come.
