The Blue Jays didn’t waste any time making a splash in free agency, landing one of the top arms available on Wednesday and thus immediately boosting their starting rotation.

Multiple reports on Wednesday say the team has landed right-hander Dylan Cease, a 29-year-old potential ace who struck out 215 batters over 168 innings last season with the San Diego Padres.

The addition of Cease immediately gives the Jays a huge boost to their rotation after coming just two outs away from winning the World Series earlier this month.

With Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer gone from that rotation to free agency for the time being, Cease steps in as a top-of-the-rotation arm for the American League champs, joining Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, Jose Berrios and late-season rookie sensation Trey Yesavage. A

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