"The addition of the former Padre to a rotation that includes Kevin Gausman, Trey Yesavage, Jose Berrios, and Shane Bieber gives Toronto one of the very best groups of starting pitchers in the major leagues. The contract given to Cease is the second biggest in franchise history, both by total dollars and AAV, and the biggest given to a pitcher."
"When looking at AAV, Guerrereo's $35.7 million is closer to the $30 million that Cease signed for. Considering the deal officially starts this season (he played under his last year of arbitration in 2025), the Blue Jays are undoubtedly pleased by how the season went, with their homegrown slugger having a productive season and then dominating when the lights were brightest in the playoffs."
Adding the former Padre to a rotation with Kevin Gausman, Trey Yesavage, Jose Berrios and Shane Bieber gives Toronto one of MLB's best starting staffs. Cease's contract is the second-largest in franchise history by total and AAV, and the largest ever for a pitcher. Rogers has notably increased spending, signing several high-priced free agents recently. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. agreed to a 14-year, $500 million contract with a $35.7 million AAV beginning this season. Guerrero produced strong regular-season numbers and dominated in the playoffs while showing quality first-base defense. The contract's length introduces uncertainty, but secures a long-term franchise cornerstone.
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