Cubs acquire Kevin Gausman in trade with Blue Jays
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 1:22 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for prospects Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman. Gausman, who has struggled this season with a 4.81 ERA, was expected to be traded as the Blue Jays sit at the bottom of the AL East. The Cubs gain a veteran starter ahead of the playoff push, while the Blue Jays receive two young players to bolster their farm system. The trade reinforces the Cubs' rotation at a low cost, hoping to harness Gausman's potential in a new setting.
- •Cubs receive Kevin Gausman, Blue Jays get Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman.
- •Gausman has a 4.81 ERA this season, previously 3.68.
- •Bateman and Southisene are ranked 21st and 13th in the Cubs' system respectively.
- •Cubs aim to strengthen their rotation ahead of the playoffs.
- •Blue Jays look to develop prospects after trading a veteran pitcher.
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Gausman trade grades: Who won Cubs and Blue Jays deal?
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — Jays Trade Kevin Gausman To Cubs
"At the moment, that’s all we know. Shi Davidi, among others, is reporting it. No word on who is coming to the Jays. We’ll update as we learn more. Jim Bowen tells us: So they get:
"Kevin Gausman has been traded to the Chicago Cubs for Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman. Let's hand out some grades.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:22 AMKevin Gausman trade grades: Who won Cubs and Blue Jays deal?
Kevin Gausman has been traded to the Chicago Cubs for Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman. Let's hand out some grades.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:10 AMJays Trade Kevin Gausman To Cubs
At the moment, that’s all we know. Shi Davidi, among others, is reporting it. No word on who is coming to the Jays. We’ll update as we learn more. Jim Bowen tells us: So they get:
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