{
  "id": 9015568,
  "title": "Dylan Cease gets good news on shoulder, but 2026 season probably over",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/dylan-cease-gets-good-news-on-shoulder-but-2026-season-probably-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T21:49:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dylan-cease-gets-good-news-214942829.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Baltimore – Toronto Blue Jays' starting pitcher Dylan Cease will not need surgery on his right shoulder, but his 2026 season is likely over, according to a report from September 21. The good news is that MRI examinations revealed inflammation in his shoulder, which is a relief for both the player and the club. Cease, who signed a seven-year, $210 million contract in his first season, had a terrible start in his July 25th game against Boston, where he left the third inning due to shoulder discomfort and diminished velocity. Despite this, he managed a one-hit shutout in his next start, striking out 12 batters. However, his velocity continued to decline, leading to his inability to pitch effectively in the last couple of starts, walking six batters and giving up four runs, one earned, in an 11-6 loss against Texas. Toronto manager John Schneider stated that they will evaluate Cease's health and the significance of the remaining three games against Cincinnati at Rogers Centre to decide if he will return. If his health improves, and the team feels that he can contribute, Cease might return. Currently, the Blue Jays are 77-79, three games behind the Chicago White Sox for the final wild card spot, with the White Sox holding the tiebreaker.",
  "summary": "Dylan Cease will not require surgery on his balky right shoulder, leaving the Toronto starting pitcher free to build back up over the off-season.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}