Blue Jays acquire pitcher Jameson Taillon from Cubs ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
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.
- •Taillon was designated for assignment by the Cubs on July 27.
- •He has 10 seasons of MLB experience.
- •The trade includes cash considerations.
- •Lenyn Sosa moves to the 60-day injured list as part of the transaction.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays acquire former Cubs pitcher one day before trade deadline
"The 34-year-old is a veteran of 10 MLB seasons
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