Cubs trade pitcher Jameson Taillon to Blue Jays for cash or player
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Chicago Cubs traded veteran right-hander Jameson Taillon to the Toronto Blue Jays on August 2, 2026. Taillon, who had a 5.92 ERA this season, was designated for assignment shortly before the trade. This move follows a challenging season for the 34-year-old pitcher, who struggled after recovering from a hamstring injury. The deal can provide a reset for Taillon, while the Cubs receive cash considerations or a player to be named later. Taillon could debut for the Blue Jays during an upcoming makeup game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
- •Cubs traded Jameson Taillon to Blue Jays on August 2, 2026.
- •Taillon had a 5.92 ERA and struggled this season.
- •He was designated for assignment before the trade.
- •Cubs receive cash considerations or a player to be named later.
- •Taillon could debut for the Blue Jays in a makeup game at Wrigley.
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs news: Cubs trade Jameson Taillon to Blue Jays
- 7:52 PMBleed Cubbie Blue — Cubs news: Cubs trade Jameson Taillon to Blue Jays - Bleed Cubbie Blue
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs Trade Jameson Taillon To The Blue Jays
- 7:30 PMESPN — Cubs trade struggling Jameson Taillon to Blue Jays - ESPN
- 7:06 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Blue Jays Acquire Jameson Taillon - MLB Trade Rumors
"Veteran right-handed starter Jameson Taillon, who has a 5.92 ERA this season, was traded from the Cubs to the Blue Jays for future considerations.
"The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired a veteran Canadian right-hander after he was DFA'd by the Chicago Cubs.
"Seeking a rotation reset following a rocky stretch in Chicago, the veteran right-hander heads to Toronto.
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External links- ESPNAug 2, 2026, 7:30 PMCubs trade struggling Jameson Taillon to Blue Jays - ESPN
Veteran right-handed starter Jameson Taillon, who has a 5.92 ERA this season, was traded from the Cubs to the Blue Jays for future considerations.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 7:52 PMCubs news: Cubs trade Jameson Taillon to Blue Jays
The Cubs traded the veteran starter to Toronto after DFA’ing him earlier in the week.
- Bleed Cubbie BlueAug 2, 2026, 7:52 PMCubs news: Cubs trade Jameson Taillon to Blue Jays - Bleed Cubbie Blue
The Cubs traded the veteran starter to Toronto after DFA’ing him earlier in the week.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 7:31 PMCubs Trade Jameson Taillon To The Blue Jays
Seeking a rotation reset following a rocky stretch in Chicago, the veteran right-hander heads to Toronto.
- MLB Trade RumorsAug 2, 2026, 7:06 PMBlue Jays Acquire Jameson Taillon - MLB Trade Rumors
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired a veteran Canadian right-hander after he was DFA'd by the Chicago Cubs.
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