Dylan Cease was dominant for six innings in his start against the New York Yankees on Wednesday. He was on track to deliver a no-hitter, but a cramp in his right forearm ended his outing early. Dylan Cease left the game with the score tied 1-1, and the Yankees went on to win 4-3 in 10 innings.
Cease’s No-Hit Bid Ends with a Cramp
Dylan Cease, who was pitching a no-hitter through six innings, had his bid broken up by a home run from Cody Bellinger in the seventh. Shortly after, Cease felt a cramp in his right forearm, which caused his hand to tighten up. He said, “I don’t think it’s anything too serious,” but the Padres decided to pull him out of the game as a precaution.
Cease Walks Off with Trainer After Cramping Incident
After Dylan Cease struck out Anthony Volpe and got ahead in the count against Jasson Domínguez, manager Mike Shildt and an athletic trainer visited the mound. Cease was able to continue, but decided to leave the game, saying it wasn’t the right time to push through the issue. Shildt praised Cease for being cautious, and the Padres made the decision to have him walk off the field with the trainer.
Cease Says It’s Not Serious
Despite leaving early, Cease expressed no concern about his arm after the game. “I don’t have any worry about my arm,” Cease said. “It was just kind of a weird thing.” Tests showed there was no pain or injury, and Cease seemed confident about recovering quickly.
Cease’s Strong Performance Before Leaving
Before the cramp, Cease was having an excellent outing. He threw 59 of his 89 pitches for strikes and struck out nine batters, including Aaron Judge all three times they faced each other. Cease’s performance showed he was close to his best form, and the Padres are hopeful he can continue pitching at a high level once he’s fully recovered.
What’s Next for Dylan Cease?
Cease, who was acquired from the Chicago White Sox in a trade this past March, has been working on mechanical adjustments this season. He finally felt his pitching was coming together during this game. “It definitely feels good to be back closer to what I should be,” Cease added. The Padres will monitor Cease’s recovery and hope to get him back on the mound soon.
