# Dylan Cease Eyes First Cy Young

> Dylan Cease aims for first Cy Young after strong 2026 season.
- Title: Dylan Cease Eyes First Cy Young · Toronto Blue Jays On SI
- Summary: Dylan Cease aims for first Cy Young after strong 2026 season. Dylan Cease, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, is second in latest American League Cy Young poll with…
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- Source: Toronto Blue Jays On SI — https://si.com/mlb/bluejays/onsi/where-blue-jays-dylan-cease-sits-latest-american-league-cy-young-poll
- Published: 2026-09-16T12:00:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
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## Dylan Cease's Season
Dylan Cease's first season with Toronto Blue Jays has been tremendous.
## Ace Pitcher
Cease assumed the ace role and took off with it.
## All-Star Break
Since the All-Star break, Toronto is 7-4 when Cease pitches.
## Strikeout Machine
Cease has 236 strikeouts this season, a career high.
## Cy Young Race
Cease finished second in latest American League Cy Young poll with 126 points.
## Schlittler Comparison
Schlittler has 14 wins, 184.2 innings, 1.95 ERA, 228 strikeouts.
## What's Next
Cease needs strong final starts to beat Schlittler for Cy Young.
## Key takeaway

Dylan Cease, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, is second in latest American League Cy Young poll with 126 points.