"Cease, in particular, has been ridiculous. By fWAR, he's been the sixth-most valuable pitcher in the league, and his 2.13 FIP actually suggests he's been unlucky as far as his ERA (3.05) goes. Combined with an absurd penchant for striking out hitters -- he's rung up more than one-third of the batters he's faced this season -- it's no wonder that a panel of MLB executives agreed that he's been the best free-agent signing from this past offseason."
"Remember when a very similar group of execs called him the worst signing just mere months ago? What a difference seven starts can make. Dylan Cease's doubters always had unfounded beliefs, but he's proving them wrong on a new level with Blue Jays."
The Toronto Blue Jays have struggled with a 16-20 record due to injuries and underperforming players, but their starting pitchers Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease have provided stability. Both right-handers maintain ERAs between 3.00 and 3.10, combining for 2.6 fWAR. Cease has been particularly exceptional, ranking sixth in pitcher fWAR with a 2.13 FIP suggesting he's been unlucky. His strikeout rate exceeds one-third of batters faced. MLB executives named Cease the best or tied-best free-agent signing from the offseason, reversing earlier criticism. Despite historical concerns about pitch depth and command, Cease continues performing at an elite level.
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