Blue Jays trade Kevin Gausman to Cubs for Bateman and Southisene
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Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs for outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene. Hours after acquiring Jameson Taillon, Gausman's departure follows speculation about his trade value. Gausman has a career record of 117-123 with a 3.85 ERA and is 5-10 with a 4.38 ERA this season. Southisene is ranked No. 13 in the Cubs organization, while Bateman is No. 21, hitting.312 this year in Triple-A. The Blue Jays are set to face the Houston Astros on Monday.
- •Gausman traded after five seasons with Toronto.
- •Taillon acquired earlier, likely to fill Gausman's rotation spot.
- •Bateman and Southisene add depth to Blue Jays' prospects.
- •Toronto currently stands 4.5 games back of the wild card.
- •Next game against Houston Astros scheduled for Monday.
- 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — Toronto Blue Jays Make Another Pre-Deadline Trade; Here's the Return
"Just hours after acquiring right-handed pitcher Jameson Taillon, the Blue Jays have shipped Kevin Gausman off to a National League contender.
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