November 26, 2025
AnalysisCease will join the reigning American League champions and further bolster a rotation that already features
Kevin Gausman,
Shane Bieber and top prospect
Trey Yesavage. The 29-year-old Cease was fairly underwhelming this past season, finishing with a 4.55 ERA and 1.33 WHIP across 168 regular-season innings. However, he's made at least 32 starts and struck out more than 210 batters every year since 2021, which helps to keep his fantasy appeal relatively high entering 2026.