Kevin Gausman traded to Cubs; Garcia, Peralta also move

The Chicago Cubs acquired Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays as part of several trade actions leading up to the deadline. Gausman, 35, has struggled this season with a 4.38 ERA but showed potential with good underlying metrics. Luis Garcia was traded to the New York Yankees from the Washington Nationals, while Freddy Peralta moved to the Tampa Bay Rays from the New York Mets. Trades like these indicate teams are reshuffling their rosters as they prepare for the final stretch of the season. The moves include pitchers with varying forms, and all teams involved aim for better performance as the playoffs approach.

• 2:38 AMCBS Sports — Fantasy Baseball Trade Deadline Tracker: Kevin Gausman dealt to Cubs; Luis Garcia, Freddy Peralta also on move