Blue Jays may consider trading Gausman and Varsho by deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:07 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays are currently 40-46 as of July 1, raising concerns about their playoff chances. With the MLB trade deadline approaching on August 3, analysts suggest the team might need to entertain trade offers for players Daulton Varsho and Kevin Gausman. Injuries to key players and underwhelming performance have contributed to what is being described as a disappointing season for Toronto, following their near World Series appearance last year. The team remains only 3.5 games out of a Wild Card spot, but their situation could worsen, prompting them to consider selling at the deadline.
- •Blue Jays sit at 40-46 entering July
- •Trade deadline looms on August 3
- •Gausman and Varsho could be on the trading block
- •Team performance marks a departure from last season's success
- •Injuries have impacted key players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
- 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Why Blue Jays might not have a choice but to entertain trade calls on two players
"This might be a very disappointing trade deadline for Toronto.
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