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Cubs Acquire Kevin Gausman in a Trade with the Blue Jays, AP Source Says
The Cubs add a 35-year-old, playoff-proven starter with 2,081 career strikeouts as Toronto gets two minor leaguers in return.
- On Sunday, The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays, a deal first reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan. The move secures a playoff-caliber starter for the Cubs.
- The Cubs have aggressively pursued a playoff-ready starter throughout the trade deadline period. The 35-year-old Gausman brings extensive postseason experience, including a 2025 World Series appearance with Toronto.
- Gausman has posted 20.1 WAR during his five-year, $110 million contract with the Blue Jays. This season, he is 5-10 with a 4.38 ERA and 127 strikeouts.
- In exchange for the veteran pitcher, Toronto receives minor league outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene. The prospects bolster the Blue Jays organization as they retool.
- Gausman, the career leader in splitter strikeouts in the Statcast era, remains a dependable starter. He has reduced his breaking ball usage from 15% to 10% over recent years to maintain effectiveness.
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Cubs acquire Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Blue Jays, AP source says
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs added Kevin Gausman to their rotation on Sunday night, acquiring the veteran right-hander in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays.
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