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Gausman gets standing ovation from fans in what may be his final start for Blue Jays
Manager John Schneider pulled Gausman mid-inning so fans could say goodbye before a possible trade, after the right-hander threw 5 2/3 innings.
- On Saturday, August 1, 2026, 41,819 fans at Rogers Centre gave Kevin Gausman a standing ovation as he exited the mound mid-inning during a Toronto Blue Jays game, potentially marking his final appearance with the team.
- With the Toronto Blue Jays sitting last in the American League East, Gausman faces a likely trade before Monday's 6 p.m. deadline as his contract expires at season's end.
- Blue Jays manager John Schneider called Gausman "one of the best free agent signings" since he joined on a $110 million deal in 2021, recording 920 strikeouts over five seasons.
- "I kind of blacked out as I walked off the field," Gausman said of the emotional support, adding he hopes fans realize he "embraced not just the team but the country."
- Beyond Gausman, the organization could deal other veterans before the deadline, as George Springer, Daulton Varsho, Myles Straw, Davis Schneider, and reliever Jeff Hoffman all could generate interest from contenders.
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Gausman gets standing ovation from fans in what may be his final start for Blue Jays
TORONTO - Kevin Gausman clapped his glove, patted his heart, and looked up at the 41,819 fans giving him a standing ovation as he strode off the field at Rogers
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