Gausman relieved not to debut for Cubs against Blue Jays
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Kevin Gausman expressed relief at not making his Cubs debut against the Blue Jays, his former team, on August 6, 2026. The pitcher, acquired at the trade deadline, has been preparing for the transition to Chicago. He had previously played for Toronto, making the matchup particularly significant. Gausman will wait for a different opportunity to take the mound for the Cubs.
- •Gausman was traded to the Cubs prior to the deadline.
- •He previously played for the Blue Jays.
- •His Cubs debut is scheduled for a later date.
- •The game against the Blue Jays is on August 6, 2026.
- 5:19 PMESPN MLB — Gausman on Cubs debut: 'Please not' vs. Jays
"Trade deadline acquisition Kevin Gausman said he was relieved to not be making his Cubs debut against the Blue Jays, his former team, on Thursday.
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