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Dylan Cease whiffs three in All-Star Game start

Dylan Cease

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Dylan Cease struck out the side in a scoreless inning on Tuesday in the MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Cease took the ball for the American League and delivered an impressive performance in his first Midsummer Classic. He struck out Kyle Schwarber with a nasty slider before blowing a 98-mph fastball past Juan Soto. It was Freddie Freeman who extended the inning with a nine-pitch walk, but Cease rebounded to strike out CJ Abrams and escape the frame completely unscathed. The 30-year-old righty wrapped up a phenomenal first half in his Blue Jays debut with a 2.56 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 148/44 K/BB ratio over 98 1/3 innings. He’s performed like a bona fide fantasy ace and will open the second half with a home start this weekend against his former club, the upstart White Sox.

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Dylan Cease

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Blue Jays placed RHP Dylan Cease on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.

Cease has been shut down after the Blue Jays were officially eliminated from playoff contention following a loss to the Orioles in the front-end of Wednesday’s doubleheader. The 30-year-old upper-echelon fantasy starter was unlikely to pitch again this season after undergoing an MRI that revealed shoulder inflammation earlier this week. The positive news is that he won’t require surgery and should be a full-go for spring training. He wraps up an impressive Blue Jays debut with a stellar 2.40 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 239/78 K/BB ratio across 169 innings over 29 starts. He’ll be a top-10 starter off the board in most fantasy drafts next spring.
Dylan Cease

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Dylan Cease (shoulder) underwent an MRI that didn’t reveal any structural damage that would require surgery.

Cease added that he’s been diagnosed with shoulder inflammation after undergoing an MRI over the weekend following Friday’s lackluster start against the Rangers. The 30-year-old upper-echelon fantasy starter added that they’re still determining whether he’ll make another start this season, but he doesn’t believe the issue will impact his availability for next year. That’s the encouraging news. It seems highly unlikely that he’ll take the ball again this season with Toronto sitting three games out of the final AL Wild Card playoff spot entering the final week of the season.
Dylan Cease

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Dylan Cease underwent an MRI exam on his right shoulder on Saturday night.

The results of that exam are not yet known, but Cease will not make his scheduled start against the Orioles in Baltimore on Wednesday. Blue Jays’ skipper John Schneider did not rule out the chance that he pitches over the season’s final weekend against the Reds. Cease has been complaining of fatigue in his shoulder, the result of carrying a heavy load for the Jays’ pitching staff this season.
Dylan Cease

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Dylan Cease was charged with four runs — one earned — over 2 2/3 innings in a loss to the Rangers on Friday.

The Blue Jays really needed this game with Cease on the hill and a playoff spot within shouting distance, but it simply didn’t happen. The metaphorical floodgates opened up in the fourth inning after a throwing error by shortstop Ernie Clement led to three unearned runs crossing the plate before the frame was over. Cease finished with only three strikeouts and issued a season-high six walks in the ugly outing. He’ll close out the regular season with a road tilt against the division-rival Orioles on Wednesday.
Dylan Cease

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Dylan Cease walked five batters but limited the Orioles to one run across five innings as part of an 8-1 victory on Sunday.

Cease’s average fastball velocity wasn’t any better than last time — checking in at 94.8 mph — but he struck out nine and managed to keep the Orioles off the board until an RBI single from Pete Alonso in the fifth. Perhaps most impressively, he worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the first inning by striking out three straight batters. Cease has regained the AL strikeout lead (238 after today) and lowered his ERA to 2.38 today, but Cam Schlitter (1.95 ERA after today) isn’t going to be hard to beat for the AL Cy Young Award.
Dylan Cease

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Dylan Cease surrendered five runs — four earned — in five innings Monday against the A’s.

Cease’s velocity bounced back some last time out in a strong outing against the Guardians, but he averaged a season-low 94.9 mph with his fastball tonight. His previous low was 95.2 mph from his Aug. 28 outing. He averaged 97.6 mph through 18 starts, but his high mark in nine starts since is 96.2 mph. It seems like it could be a real concern for the Jays if they make it to the postseason, though they have to get there first and tonight’s loss doesn’t help. Cease figures to make his next start Saturday or Sunday versus the Orioles.
Dylan Cease

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Dylan Cease tossed six scoreless innings with four strikeouts and zero walks to earn the win in an 11-0 blow-out against the Guardians on Wednesday.

Pitching with a huge lead after the second inning, Cease cruised to his 10th win of the season here. It was more of an old school outing for Cease though as he leaned heavily on his fastball and slider without throwing many changeups. That pitch was all over the place, about five ticks slower than its season average, and a few floated on him so it made sense that he went away from it. Nevertheless, Cease left this start with a 2.25 ERA as he continues to work towards his first Cy Young award. He has a two-start week coming up first against the Athletics in Sacramento and then back home for a meeting with the Orioles.
Dylan Cease

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Dylan Cease allowed a solo homer and just three other hits in a quality start against the Mariners on Friday, picking up his ninth win of the season.

In July and August, Cease has allowed just 11 earned runs in 10 starts while striking out 89 batters in 73 innings. This effort could only lower his ERA from 2.37 to 2.33. The 30-year-old has lived up to his big contract this season and should finish quite high in the Cy Young balloting. He draws the Guardians next week in another no-thought-required start for fantasy managers.
Dylan Cease

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Dylan Cease was charged with one run over 6 2/3 innings in a win over the Yankees on Saturday.

Cease walked five batters and managed to keep a no-hit bid alive until Jazz Chisholm Jr. singled on his 106th pitch of the contest with two outs in the seventh inning. He finished with eight strikeouts in his second consecutive outing against New York. The 30-year-old All-Star righty has allowed three earned runs or fewer in nine consecutive starts since July 3. He’ll carry a stellar 2.37 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 209/64 K/BB ratio across 144 1/3 innings into a face off against the struggling Mariners in his next start on Friday.
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Dylan Cease received a no-decision on Sunday against the Yankees, allowing two earned runs while striking out 10 over 6 1/3 innings pitched.

Cease allowed two hits and three walks. He became the first American League pitcher to reach 200 strikeouts this season, a mark he has hit in six consecutive campaigns. The last two pitchers to accomplish that feat were Max Scherzer and Chris Sale. Cease has been on a roll, and the AL Cy Young race between him and Cam Schlittler is getting tight. Up next is a rematch against the Yankees, this time in the Bronx.

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Ricky Vanasco has elected free agency.

The 27-year-old right-hander had been sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday, but rather than accepting the outright assignment, he’ll take his chances on the open market. Vanasco made five terrible appearances for the Tigers in 2026, posting a 15.63 ERA, 3.16 WHIP and a 4/6 K/BB ratio over 6 1/3 innings.
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Royals sent RHP Luke Little outright to Triple-A Omaha.

The 26-year-old hurler had been designated for assignment on Monday and passed through waivers unclaimed. He’ll have the option at the outset of the offseason to elect free agency if he so chooses. Little spent most of the season at the Triple-A level, posting a 7.28 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and a 60/46 K/BB ratio over 50 2/3 innings in 44 appearances.
- David Shovein

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Michael Harris II

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Michael Harris II clobbered a three-run homer in the opening inning on Thursday, powering the Braves to a 6-2 victory over the Phillies in a decisive Game 3 of their Wild Card Series.

After the Phillies were held scoreless in the top half of the first, the Braves got something going as Ronald Acuna Jr. and Matt Olson worked Aaron Nola for back-to-back one-out walks. Harris then strode to the dish and pulverized a 2-0 sinker for a 387-foot (100.5-mph EV) three-run shot, giving the Braves a lead that they would never relinquish. Harris finished the night 1-for-3 and was also hit by a pitch. He’ll look to continue his offensive rampage against the Dodgers in the NLDS starting on Saturday in Los Angeles.
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Ozzie Albies

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Ozzie Albies went 1-for-2 and slugged a two-run homer on Thursday night, helping to propel the Braves to the NLDS with a convincing victory over the Phillies in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series.

The Braves already held a 3-0 advantage when Albies clobbered an 0-1 fastball from Zack Wheeler for a 419-foot (106.0-mph EV) two-run shot in the fourth inning. That would be more than enough run support for the Braves’ bullpen in this one. Albies also drew a walk in the contest, reaching base safely in three of his four plate appearances. Next up will be a battle against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Saturday.
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Matt Olson

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Matt Olson went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, walk and two runs scored as the Braves dispatched of the Phillies in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series on Thursday night.

Olson worked Phillies’ starter Aaron Nola for a one-out walk in the opening inning, then rode home on Michael Harris II’s go-ahead three-run blast. He then did some yard work of his own in the eighth inning, tagging Jonathan Bowlan for a 416-foot (107.2-mph EV) solo shot that increased the Braves’ lead to 6-1. That was one of three Braves’ homers off the Phillies in the series-clinching victory. Next up, a matchup with the Dodgers in the NLDS.
- David Shovein

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Ray Kerr

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Ray Kerr did an outstanding job as an opener for the Braves in Game 3 of their Wild Card Series against the Phillies on Thursday, allowing just one hit and one walk over 3 1/3 innings of scoreless baseball.

The 32-year-old southpaw struck out two batters in the brilliant performance. He allowed a one-out single to Kyle Schwarber in the first inning and then walked Schwarber to open the fourth. That was the extent of the traffic against him and the Phillies never really threatened. Kerr threw a season-high 47 pitches in the game, getting five swings and misses while registering a CSW of 23 percent. He didn’t pitch deep enough to factor into the decision, but Kerr was a major part of the reason why the Braves are advancing to the NLDS.
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Kyle Schwarber

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Kyle Schwarber went 2-for-3, drew a walk and scored a run in the Phillies’ season-ending loss to the Braves in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series on Thursday evening in Atlanta.

Schwarber singled off of Ray Kerr in the first inning, but never advanced past first base. He then drew a walk to open the fourth inning and was erased on a fielder’s choice. Schwarber also chased Grant Holmes with a one-out single in the sixth inning, ultimately scoring the club’s first run on a ground out off the bat of Alec Bohm. While it was a disappointing showing for the Phillies’ offense, Schwarber definitely did his job on Thursday night.
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Aaron Nola

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Aaron Nola struggled in a losing effort against the Braves in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series on Thursday, giving up three runs on two hits and two walks in only 1 2/3 innings of work.

Nola struck out one batter in the abbreviated outing. All of the damage done against him came in the opening inning as Ronald Acuna Jr. and Matt Olson worked back-to-back walks with one out. Michael Harris II followed with a three-run blast that gave the Braves the early lead. Nola got just three whiffs on 38 pitches on the night, posting a CSW of 21 percent. The 33-year-old hurler will now have to go through an entire offseason with the bad taste from this one in his mouth.
- David Shovein

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Mickey Gasper

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Mickey Gasper is set to undergo surgery on Friday to repair a right distal biceps tear.

It’s estimated that the 30-year-old will need 4-6 months of recovery time before he’s able to return to live game action. Gasper told reporters that he’s hopeful that he’ll be ready to go by March 1.
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José Urquidy

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José Urquidy has elected free agency

The 31-year-old hurler was designated for assignment when the Phillies set their roster for the Wild Card Series against the Braves. After passing through waivers unclaimed, Urquidy opted to hit the open market rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett. He did a decent job in his limited action with the Phillies, posting a 3.68 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and a 9/0 K/BB ratio across 7 1/3 innings.
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