Blue Jays acquire pitcher Jameson Taillon from Cubs ahead of deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired pitcher Jameson Taillon from the Chicago Cubs on August 2, one day before MLB's trade deadline. Taillon, 34, was designated for assignment by the Cubs earlier in the week after posting a 2-6 record and a 5.92 ERA in 15 starts this season. The trade involves Taillon and cash considerations, with the Cubs set to receive a player to be named later or cash in return. To accommodate Taillon, the Blue Jays moved second baseman Lenyn Sosa to the 60-day injured list.

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