Cubs acquire Kevin Gausman from Blue Jays ahead of trade deadline
9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:02 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Chicago Cubs are trading for right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays, enhancing their starting rotation as they pursue a playoff spot. The move comes as Gausman, 38, enters the final year of a five-year, $110 million contract. He has a 4.38 ERA with 127 strikeouts in 23 starts this season. The Blue Jays, currently 52-60, are indicating a shift towards rebuilding after a disappointing season. In exchange for Gausman, the Cubs are sending minor-league prospects Brett Bateman and Ty Southisene to Toronto.
- •Cubs acquire Gausman as rotation upgrade before trade deadline
- •Gausman has a 4.38 ERA and 127 strikeouts this season
- •Blue Jays fall to 52-60 with urgent need for rebuild
- •Cubs trade minor-league players Bateman and Southisene
- •Gausman played a crucial role in Blue Jays' past success
- 2:16 AMESPN — Source: Cubs land righty Gausman from Blue Jays
- 1:42 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs acquire RHP Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays for 2 minor-leaguers
- 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Two-time All-Star Kevin Gausman traded to Cubs in MLB deadline deal with Blue Jays
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs acquire Kevin Gausman from Blue Jays before trade deadline
- 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs acquire Kevin Gausman from Blue Jays
- 1:17 AMCBS MLB — Kevin Gausman trade: Cubs land impact starting pitcher as Blue Jays sell off, per report
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs land Kevin Gausman in blockbuster trade with Blue Jays
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays reportedly trade Kevin Gausman to Cubs
"The Chicago Cubs’ search for a starting pitcher has landed them a veteran with postseason experience. Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman is heading to the Cubs, a source confirmed to the Tribune, in exchange for two minor leaguers, outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene. Gausman, 35, gives the Cubs a proven big-league starter, even amid a slightly down year in Toronto. ...
"The Chicago Cubs spent the days leading up to the MLB trade deadline searching for a starting pitcher capable of making a difference in October. Chicago is acquiring veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Sunday. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Mitch Bannon were first to report the agreement.
"The deal in part signals a Blue Jays selloff at the MLB trade deadline, months after they took the Dodgers to extra innings in Game 7 of the World Series.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 3, 2026, 2:16 AMSource: Cubs land righty Gausman from Blue Jays
The Chicago Cubs are acquiring right-hander Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Blue Jays, source confirmed to ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:42 AMChicago Cubs acquire RHP Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays for 2 minor-leaguers
The Chicago Cubs’ search for a starting pitcher has landed them a veteran with postseason experience. Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman is heading to the Cubs, a source confirmed to the Tribune, in exchange for two minor leaguers, outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene. Gausman, 35, gives the Cubs a proven big-league starter, even amid a slightly down year in Toronto. ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:27 AMTwo-time All-Star Kevin Gausman traded to Cubs in MLB deadline deal with Blue Jays
Chicago bolstered its rotation with veteran Kevin Gausman, who finished third in Cy Young voting just three years ago.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:23 AMCubs acquire Kevin Gausman from Blue Jays before trade deadline
The Cubs fell off for Tarik Skubal ahead of the Dodgers trade, but lands Kevin Gausman from the other World Series representative.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:20 AMCubs acquire Kevin Gausman from Blue Jays
The Cubs have picked up a solid starting pitcher on the trade market.
- CBS MLBAug 3, 2026, 1:17 AMKevin Gausman trade: Cubs land impact starting pitcher as Blue Jays sell off, per report
The reigning AL champs are moving the successful right-hander in a down season
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:12 AMCubs land Kevin Gausman in blockbuster trade with Blue Jays
The Chicago Cubs spent the days leading up to the MLB trade deadline searching for a starting pitcher capable of making a difference in October. Chicago is acquiring veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Sunday. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Mitch Bannon were first to report the agreement.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:05 AMBlue Jays reportedly trade Kevin Gausman to Cubs
The deal in part signals a Blue Jays selloff at the MLB trade deadline, months after they took the Dodgers to extra innings in Game 7 of the World Series.
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