Cease's $210 million deal with Blue Jays includes $64 million in deferred money payable through 2046

NEW YORK (AP) — Dylan Cease will wait until 2046 to receive the final payment from his $210 million, seven-year contract with the American League champion Toronto Blue Jays, which includes $64 million in deferred salaries.

A right-hander who turns 30 on Dec. 28, Cease gets a $23 million signing bonus payable on Jan. 15, according to contract terms obtained by The Associated Press.

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Cease’s $210 million deal with Blue Jays includes $64 million in deferred money payable through 2046 |

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