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Cubs make trades including Kevin Gausman ahead of MLB deadline

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Cubs make trades including Kevin Gausman ahead of MLB deadline

Summary

The MLB trade deadline has passed with the Chicago Cubs making several key moves. Among them, the Cubs acquired pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for prospects Brett Bateman and Ty Southisene. This move aims to bolster the Cubs' pitching rotation, which has been affected by injuries. Other trades included Jameson Taillon to the Blue Jays for a player to be named later and cash, as well as acquiring Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins. The Cubs also brought in Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor from the Mets for Jefferson Rojas. Gausman is expected to make an immediate impact as the team looks ahead to the postseason.

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Status Watch

•Cubs trade for Kevin Gausman to strengthen rotation for rest of season.
•Jameson Taillon sent to Blue Jays in exchange for cash and a PTBNL.
•Braxton Garrett acquired from Marlins; injury concerns noted.
•Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor join Cubs from Mets for Jefferson Rojas.
•Gausman's arrival boosts Cubs' World Series odds, per reports.

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