Dylan Cease isn’t at 100%

The Blue Jays are in the playoff race.

John Schneider and his team's job will be to make sure they win as often as possible to try to qualify.

One thing that could help them win games is having Dylan Cease pitch more often than the others.

With one day off per week between now and the end of the season, the Blue Jays could keep him on a five-day rotation and give the others a breather.

But don't expect to see the Blue Jays do that.

As Arden Zwelling told Sportsnet, Cease isn't at 100% right now. That doesn't stop him from dominating, but he needs a little rest.

So even though Toronto needs wins and the team currently has only four starters, don't expect them to overwork Cease.

After all, wearing him out physically (and risking an injury) wouldn't exactly be productive for the Blue Jays.

They need to maximize Cease's potential, and in his case, that doesn't mean increasing his workload.

Maybe things will be different in a month. But we'll see when the time comes.

If Spencer Arrighetti can stay healthy and build confidence in Buffalo during his next rehab start, that could be a game-changer for the better.

But in the meantime, days with relievers will be the order of the day.

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