Career Timeline of Dylan Cease: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Dylan Cease made an impact.

Dylan Cease is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the San Diego Padres in MLB. Prior to joining the Padres, he played for the Chicago White Sox. Cease is a notable figure in professional baseball, recognized for his pitching abilities at the major league level.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 2013: Potential First-Round Draft Choice

In August 2013, Dylan Cease was considered a potential first-round draft choice in the upcoming 2014 MLB draft by Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com.

2014: Drafted by the Chicago Cubs

In 2014, Dylan Cease was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the sixth round of the MLB draft.

May 2015: Resumes Throwing

In May 2015, Dylan Cease resumed throwing and pitched for the Arizona Cubs of the Rookie-level Arizona League.

2016: Eugene Emeralds

In 2016, Dylan Cease pitched for the Eugene Emeralds of the Low–A Northwest League. He posted a 2–0 record with a 2.22 ERA and 66 strikeouts. He was named a 2016 Northwest League Post-Season All-Star, and a Baseball America Short-Season All Star.

July 13, 2017: Traded to White Sox

On July 13, 2017, Dylan Cease was traded to the Chicago White Sox along with Eloy Jiménez, Matt Rose, and Bryant Flete for José Quintana. He was then assigned to the Kannapolis Intimidators.

2017: South Bend Cubs

Dylan Cease began the 2017 season with the South Bend Cubs of the Single–A Midwest League. He had a 1–2 record with a 2.79 ERA in 13 starts for South Bend and was named a Midwest League Mid-Season All-Star.

2017: Traded to the White Sox

In 2017, Dylan Cease was traded by the Chicago Cubs to the Chicago White Sox.

2018: All-Star Futures Game

In 2018, Dylan Cease played for the Winston-Salem Dash and the Birmingham Barons. He was selected to represent the White Sox at the 2018 All-Star Futures Game. He was named MLB Pipeline Pitcher of the Year and a Carolina League midseason All-Star. The White Sox added Cease to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.

2019: MLB Promotion

In 2019, Dylan Cease began the season with the Charlotte Knights. On July 3, 2019, the White Sox promoted him to the major leagues. He finished the season with a 4–7 record and a 5.79 ERA. His average of 9.99 strikeouts per 9 innings was the highest in White Sox history by a rookie.

2019: MLB Debut with the White Sox

In 2019, Dylan Cease made his Major League Baseball debut with the Chicago White Sox.

2020: AL Leader in Walks

In 2020, Dylan Cease had a 5–4 record with a 4.01 ERA. He led the AL in walks (34) and walks per 9 innings (5.25) and home runs per 9 innings (1.85).

May 4, 2021: First Career Hit

On May 4, 2021, Dylan Cease recorded his first career major league base hit during a game against the Cincinnati Reds, going 3-for-3 at the plate and pitching six scoreless innings.

2021: First Postseason Start

In 2021, Dylan Cease made 32 starts, finishing with a 13–7 record and a 3.91 ERA. Cease made his first career postseason start in Game 3 of the 2021 ALDS against the Houston Astros.