Dylan Cease is set to make his spring training debut for the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The game will be broadcast on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT).
Dylan Cease’s Career Highlights
The 30-year-old pitcher recently signed a seven-year contract worth $210 million with the Blue Jays. This deal represents the team’s largest free-agent commitment in history. Before joining Toronto, Cease played for the San Diego Padres. In the previous season, he recorded a 4.55 ERA over 32 starts and pitched 168 innings, achieving 215 strikeouts.
Career Statistics
Over his seven seasons in the MLB, Cease has an overall ERA of 3.88. His career includes time spent with both the Padres and the Chicago White Sox. The Blue Jays acquired Cease during the off-season to enhance their already strong starting rotation.
Blue Jays’ Pitching Rotation
Cease joins a rotation that includes notable pitchers such as:
- Kevin Gausman
- Trey Yesavage
- Shane Bieber
- Cody Ponce
- Jose Berrios
- Max Scherzer
- Eric Lauer
Saturday’s Game Lineup
In Cease’s spring debut, he will have a host of regular players supporting him in the lineup. George Springer will lead off as the designated hitter. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will bat third, continuing his role as the team’s first baseman. Other starters include:
- Ernie Clement
- Daulton Varsho
- Andres Gimenez
Alejandro Kirk will be the catcher for Cease’s first outing. Meanwhile, some other Blue Jays players, including Davis Schneider, Addison Barger, and Myles Straw, will head to Tampa to face the New York Yankees, with Berrios starting that game.
