Kevin Gausman Concludes Five-Year Deal Following Split Season with Jays and Cubs

Kevin Gausman concluded his five-year, $110 million contract after pitching for both the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs in his age-35 season, finishing with a 4.51 ERA across 32 games and 177.2 innings. Despite a down year compared to his previous dominant form, Gausman posted a 1.1 bWAR and 3.1 FanGraphs WAR. He has recently discussed potential retirement while also expressing openness to returning to Toronto, though his future role and next destination remain uncertain.