Cubs trade Jameson Taillon to Blue Jays following Yankees series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:11 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
On August 2, during a game against the New York Yankees, the Chicago Cubs announced the trade of RHP Jameson Taillon to the Toronto Blue Jays. Taillon, who has struggled with a 2-6 record and a 5.92 ERA in 15 starts this season, was recently designated for assignment. The details of the trade include cash considerations and a player to be named later. The Cubs finished their series against the Yankees, losing 2-1.
- •Cubs lost 2-1 to the Yankees on August 2.
- •Taillon recorded a 5.92 ERA over 15 starts this season.
- •Trade involves cash considerations and a future player.
- •Taillon was designated for assignment before the trade.
- •Blue Jays aim for rotation help with Taillon's acquisition.
- 12:11 AMYahoo Sports — MLB World Reacts To Chicago Cubs Announcing Trade With Blue Jays
"On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs finished their series with the New York Yankees at Wrigley Field.The Cubs lost by a score of 2-1.Chicago Cubs Make Trade With Blue JaysDuring Sunday’s game, news came out that the Cubs had made a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays.MLB.com wrote (on August 2): “Chicago Cubs traded RHP Jameson […] The post MLB World Reacts To Chicago Cubs Announcing Trade With Blue Jays appeared first on HEAVY.
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