Kevin Gausman Enters Contract Year After Career-High Innings

Kevin Gausman is entering the final year of his $110 million contract with the Blue Jays, coming off a 2025 season where he posted a career-high 193 innings with a 3.59 ERA. Despite consistent volume in his 30s, his newly added slider was hit hard in 2025. Steamer projects 31 starts and a 4.02 ERA for the upcoming season as he approaches free agency.