Cubs Acquire Gausman from Blue Jays

The Chicago Cubs have acquired veteran right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene. The 35-year-old Gausman provides the Cubs with a dependable arm as they chase a postseason berth, with the Blue Jays receiving prospects in return. sports24.club

Gausman, who is in the final months of his five-year, $110 million deal with Toronto and will become a free agent after this season, has gone 5-10 with a 4.38 ERA this season. He was a key contributor to the Blue Jays' AL pennant run in 2025, posting a 10-11 record with a 3.59 ERA and 189 strikeouts.