Dylan Cease Comments After Rough Start for Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease spoke to reporters after struggling in a 7-1 loss to the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Cease pitched just 2.2 innings, surrendering three hits, six walks, and four runs, though only one was earned. The loss dropped Toronto to a 76-78 record, hurting the team's postseason hopes.

Cease acknowledged his lack of command and reduced velocity, emphasizing that failing to throw strikes proved costly late in the season. Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirmed that Cease reported feeling physically healthy and is not expected to miss his next scheduled turn in the rotation.