Cease's 2026 season in doubt after MRI shows shoulder inflammation
Blue Jays starter Dylan Cease underwent an MRI that revealed right shoulder inflammation, casting serious doubt on his return this season.
Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays received an MRI that confirmed right shoulder inflammation. The results have left his status for the remainder of the 2026 season uncertain. Shoulder inflammation can range in severity and often requires extended rest or further treatment. The Blue Jays will likely need to adjust their rotation plans while monitoring Cease's recovery.
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The Blue Jays ace won't pitch in Baltimore and is expected to miss the final week of the regular season after a shoulder diagnosis.
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