Cubs Acquire RHP Kevin Gausman from Blue Jays

The Chicago Cubs have acquired veteran right‑hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays, with the Jays receiving outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene in a 22‑player deal. Gausman is in the final months of a five‑year, $110 million contract and will become a free agent after the season. iwanktv.club

Over 22 starts this season, the 35‑year‑old has posted a 5‑10 record with a 4.38 ERA, striking out 127 in 127⅓ innings. In 2025, he helped Toronto reach the World Series, going 10‑11 with a 3.59 ERA and 189 strikeouts in 193 innings.