Gausman Set for Cubs Debut vs Royals

The 35-year-old right-hander, who has been connected to the Cubs for years, was added to Chicago's active roster before Wednesday's series finale against the Dodgers. Left-hander Antoine Kelly was optioned to Triple-A Iowa to make room for Gausman. betsport.cv

The Cubs, who acquired Gausman along with reliever Ryan Zeferjahn and left-hander Braxton Garrett before Monday's trade deadline, now have a revamped rotation that also includes Clay Holmes. Gausman is 5-10 with a 4.38 ERA in 23 starts this season but brings a solid track record with at least 174 2/3 innings pitched in each of the previous five years.