Cubs make four trades ahead of MLB trade deadline on August 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Chicago Cubs executed four trades ahead of the MLB trade deadline on August 1, acquiring Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays, Braxton Garrett from the Marlins, Ryan Zeferjahn from the Angels, and Clay Holmes along with Tyrone Taylor from the Mets. Additionally, they sent Jameson Taillon to Toronto. Jed Hoyer received a mix of pitching talent and a backup outfielder, prompting fans to respond to a survey about his performance at the deadline.
- •Cubs executed four trades at the deadline on August 1.
- •Acquired players include Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes.
- •Jed Hoyer aims to enhance the team's pitching and depth.
- •Fans are prompted to give feedback on trade performance.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — SB Nation Reacts survey: Give the Cubs a grade for their trade deadline moves
"The Cubs did pretty well acquiring players at this year’s Trade Deadline.
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