History of Dylan Cease in Timeline
Dylan Edward Cease is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2014 and traded to the Chicago White Sox in 2017, where he debuted in 2019.
December 28, 1995: Dylan Cease is born
Dylan Edward Cease was born on December 28, 1995.
August 2013: Cease is considered a potential first-round draft pick
In August 2013, Dylan Cease was considered a potential first-round draft pick.
2013: Cease leads Milton High School to a state championship
In 2013, Dylan Cease led his high school baseball team to a state championship.
March 3, 2014: Cease suffers an elbow injury
On March 3, 2014, Dylan Cease left a game due to elbow soreness, which was later diagnosed as a partial UCL tear.
2014: Cease undergoes Tommy John surgery
After signing with the Chicago Cubs in 2014, Dylan Cease underwent Tommy John surgery to repair his UCL.
2014: Cease is 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: Cease resumes throwing after surgery
Dylan Cease resumed throwing in May 2015 after recovering from Tommy John Surgery.
2016: Cease named a Northwest League Post-Season All-Star and Baseball America Short-Season All Star
Dylan Cease had a successful 2016 season, earning him recognition as a Northwest League Post-Season All-Star and a Baseball America Short-Season All Star.
July 13, 2017: Cease is traded to the Chicago White Sox
The Chicago Cubs traded Dylan Cease to the Chicago White Sox on July 13, 2017.
2017: Cease is traded to the Chicago White Sox
On July 13, 2017, Dylan Cease was traded to the Chicago White Sox.
2017: Cease named a Midwest League Mid-Season All-Star
In 2017, Dylan Cease was named a Midwest League Mid-Season All-Star.
2018: Cease is named MLB Pipeline Pitcher of the Year
Dylan Cease was named the MLB Pipeline Pitcher of the Year in 2018.
2019: Cease makes his MLB debut
Dylan Cease debuted in the MLB in 2019 with the Chicago White Sox.
2019: Cease is promoted to the major leagues
On July 3rd, 2019, Dylan Cease was promoted to the MLB by the Chicago White Sox.
2020: Cease leads the American League in walks
In 2020, Dylan Cease led the American League in walks.
May 4, 2021: Cease records his first MLB hit
On May 4, 2021, Dylan Cease recorded his first MLB hit.
2021: Cease makes his postseason debut
Dylan Cease made his MLB postseason debut in 2021.
2022: Cease places second in Cy Young Award voting
Dylan Cease came in second place in the 2022 AL Cy Young Award voting.
2022: Cease named AL Pitcher of the Month for June and July
Dylan Cease was named the American League Pitcher of the Month for June and July of 2022, becoming the first White Sox pitcher to achieve the award for consecutive months.
January 13, 2023: Cease Signs One-Year Contract with White Sox, Declines WBC Participation
On January 13, 2023, Dylan Cease agreed to a one-year, $5.7 million contract with the Chicago White Sox, thus avoiding salary arbitration. Despite being on the preliminary rosters for both Team Israel and Team USA for the 2023 World Baseball Classic, Cease decided to forgo pitching in the tournament.
March 13, 2024: Cease Traded to the San Diego Padres
In a significant trade on March 13, 2024, the Chicago White Sox sent Dylan Cease to the San Diego Padres. In return, the White Sox received pitchers Steven Wilson and Drew Thorpe, along with prospects Jairo Iriarte and Samuel Zavala.