Kevin Gausman expected to make Cubs debut Friday at Kansas City
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:44 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Kevin Gausman is anticipated to make his Cubs debut on Friday night against the Kansas City Royals. Chicago acquired Gausman from Toronto on Sunday, marking a significant addition to their pitching rotation. He was added to the active roster before a recent series against the Dodgers, replacing Antoine Kelly, who was sent to Triple-A Iowa. Gausman, 35, has a solid track record, previously pitching in the World Series with the Blue Jays. Chicago's pitching strategy may see adjustments following this trade, particularly with several pitchers on rehab stints.
- •Gausman has a 4.38 ERA this season with a 5-10 record.
- •He was added to the Cubs roster before a game against the Dodgers.
- •Alongside Gausman, the Cubs added Ryan Zeferjahn and Braxton Garrett.
- •Cubs manager Craig Counsell anticipates key pitching adjustments.
- •Gausman aims to contribute to the Cubs' playoff push.
- 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Gausman’s strong Chicago Cubs debut fuels 6-4 win: ‘That’s the reason you trade for somebody like this’
- 3:47 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Gausman shines in his Cubs debut, tossing 7 strong innings in a 6-4 win over the Royals
- 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Gausman shines in his Cubs debut, pitching 7 sharp innings in a 6-4 win over the Royals
- 8:33 PMESPN MLB — Gausman happy to be with Cubs, to start Friday
- 6:58 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Gausman expected to make Cubs debut Friday night at Kansas City
"KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Nothing about the past week felt normal for Kevin Gausman. From making his last start with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday to learning on the team flight to Houston on Sunday night that he had been traded to the Chicago Cubs with the ensuing whirlwind moments in the days after, Gausman’s life was chaotic. Even away from the field — his youngest daughter’s birthday was ...
"Kevin Gausman has been connected to the Chicago Cubs since the beginning of his career. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said the team had asked about his availability for years. When Chicago finally landed the right-hander in a trade with Toronto on Sunday, well, it wasn't much of a surprise.
"Kevin Gausman was happy that his first start with the Chicago Cubs did not come against his former team. The Kansas City Royals sure wish it had. Gausman, who was acquired from the Blue Jays in a trade last weekend, could have been in line to start the Cubs' makeup game against Toronto on Thursday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 4:44 AMKevin Gausman’s strong Chicago Cubs debut fuels 6-4 win: ‘That’s the reason you trade for somebody like this’
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Nothing about the past week felt normal for Kevin Gausman. From making his last start with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday to learning on the team flight to Houston on Sunday night that he had been traded to the Chicago Cubs with the ensuing whirlwind moments in the days after, Gausman’s life was chaotic. Even away from the field — his youngest daughter’s birthday was ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 3:47 AMKevin Gausman shines in his Cubs debut, tossing 7 strong innings in a 6-4 win over the Royals
Kevin Gausman was happy that his first start with the Chicago Cubs did not come against his former team. The Kansas City Royals sure wish it had. Gausman, who was acquired from the Blue Jays in a trade last weekend, could have been in line to start the Cubs' makeup game against Toronto on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 3:18 AMKevin Gausman shines in his Cubs debut, pitching 7 sharp innings in a 6-4 win over the Royals
The 35-year-old right-hander gave up an RBI single to Isaac Collins in the first inning and Carter Jensen’s homer in the fifth, but he otherwise held Kansas City in check.
- ESPN MLBAug 5, 2026, 8:33 PMGausman happy to be with Cubs, to start Friday
Kevin Gausman, who is expected to make his Cubs debut on Friday, said he is happy to be in Chicago.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 6:58 PMKevin Gausman expected to make Cubs debut Friday night at Kansas City
Kevin Gausman has been connected to the Chicago Cubs since the beginning of his career. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said the team had asked about his availability for years. When Chicago finally landed the right-hander in a trade with Toronto on Sunday, well, it wasn't much of a surprise.
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