Kevin Gausman Traded to Cubs in Blue Jays Overhaul

Kevin Gausman has been traded to the Chicago Cubs as part of a major roster overhaul by the Toronto Blue Jays, who are shifting focus toward 2027. Gausman, a key rotation piece, joins the Cubs to bolster their pitching staff for a postseason push. While Gausman is having the poorest season of his five-year tenure with the Jays, he maintains a 102 ERA+ and is expected to provide utility in a pennant race. The deal involved prospects Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman.