The Dylan Cease era in San Diego has officially ceased.
Cease is leaving the Padres for the Toronto Blue Jays, according to multiple reports Wednesday. His seven-year, $210 million contract was one the Padres — or any team — would be hard-pressed to match.
Jon Heyman of the New York Post was first to report the news.
Breaking: Dylan Cease to Blue Jays. $210M, 7 years
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 26, 2025
It’s the first blockbuster free agent signing of the 2025-26 offseason, and it sets up the 29-year-old pitcher to be the face of the Blue Jays’ rotation as they look to defend their American League title.
More to come on this story from Padres on SI.