Pitching Market
Blue Jays sign Dylan Cease to seven-year, $210 million contract
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The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a seven-year, $210 million deal with free agent pitcher Dylan Cease, one of the offseason's biggest moves. The signing comes after the Blue Jays' World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers and aims to bolster their rotation. However, it may signal challenges for All-Star pitcher José Berríos.
The Washington Nationals are listening to trade offers for left-handed starter MacKenzie Gore amid a busy offseason pitching market. Multiple teams have inquired about the 26-year-old All-Star, though the Nationals' asking price remains high. Gore had a strong 2025 season, striking out 185 batters in 159 2/3 innings.
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The upcoming MLB offseason features a strong class of Japanese free agents, including infielders Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto, and pitchers Tatsuya Imai and Kona Takahashi. MLB Insider Mark Feinsand breaks down their profiles, potential team fits, and how their posting windows could influence the market. Teams like the Dodgers and Yankees are expected to show interest in these players.