Cubs acquire All-Star Kevin Gausman from Blue Jays before trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:31 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays, reportedly trading two prospects in return. Gausman, a two-time All-Star in the final season of his contract, has struggled this season with a 4.38 ERA but leads MLB with 23 starts. He is expected to bolster the Cubs' rotation as they compete for a playoff spot. The Blue Jays will receive shortstop Southisene and Brett Bateman, both top 30 prospects within the Cubs' organization.
- •Cubs trade for Kevin Gausman ahead of the deadline
- •Gausman has a 4.38 ERA during the current season
- •Blue Jays receive prospects Southisene and Bateman
- •Gausman is expected to help Cubs in the playoffs
- •Cubs currently sit second in the NL Central
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