Dylan Cease Fans Three, Shows Velocity in Blue Jays Spring Debut

Dylan Cease made his Grapefruit League debut for the Toronto Blue Jays, striking out three over 1.2 innings. He allowed one run on one hit and one walk, including a solo homer. Cease's fastball topped 98.9 mph, with 19 of 33 pitches for strikes. The right-hander, who signed a 7-year, $210M deal this winter, is expected to anchor the rotation. He has consistently topped 200 strikeouts in the last five seasons, maintaining a 3.72 ERA and 1.23 WHIP.