Cubs Acquire Kevin Gausman
The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
📍 How it ended
[ "The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for prospects before the trade deadline. Following the acquisition, Gausman was expected to make his debut for the Cubs against the Royals on Friday night." ]
Epilogue added 2d ago, after coverage quieted.
Coverage (29)
- Kevin Gausman drops high praise for Cubs after stellar debut Yahoo Sports · 2d ago broke it first
- Kevin Gausman Praised by Cubs Teammates After Winning Debut Yahoo Sports · 2d ago broke it first
- Kevin Gausman relieved to not make Cubs debut vs. Blue Jays ESPN · 2d ago
- Trade-deadline addition Kevin Gausman shines in Cubs debut: ‘He’s nasty, he really is’ Chicago Sun-Times · 2d ago
- Cubs’ Kevin Gausman Sends Retirement Message After Blue Jays Exit Forbes · 2d ago
- Gausman shines in Cubs debut, pitching seven sharp innings in win over Royals Sportsnet.ca · 2d ago
- Cubs 6-4 Royals (Aug 7, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 2d ago
- Kevin Gausman strong in Cubs debut as North Siders continue their winning ways The New York Times · 2d ago
- After whirlwind week, Gausman delivers 7 strong in impressive Cubs debut mlb.com · 2d ago
- What a Debut from Kevin Gausman! Cubs 6, Royals 4 Bleacher Nation · 2d ago
- Kevin Gausman Expected To Make Cubs Debut Against Royals On Friday Night Latest Sports News Today on Fox News · 4d ago
- MLB Trade Deadline: Kevin Gausman fills a Cubs need, and other deals made Monday Bleed Cubbie Blue · 6d ago
- Kevin Gausman Dealt to the Cubs For Two Prospects: Fantasy Baseball Impact Yahoo Sports · 7d ago broke it first
- The Kevin Gausman trade by the numbers Yahoo Sports · 7d ago broke it first
- Chicago Cubs Trade Rumors: Kevin Gausman Acquisition, Casey Mize Chances, What’s Next? Yahoo Sports · 7d ago broke it first
- Toronto Blue Jays trade Kevin Gausman to Chicago Cubs CBC · 7d ago
- Prospects of Interest: What Bateman, Southisene bring Blue Jays in Gausman deal Sportsnet.ca · 7d ago
- Fantasy Baseball Trade Deadline Tracker: Kevin Gausman dealt to Cubs; Luis Garcia, Freddy Peralta also on move CBS Sports · 7d ago
- Cubs trading for Blue Jays' right-hander Gausman (source) MLB.com · 7d ago
- Kevin Gausman trade grades: Cubs get an A as they land impact starter from Blue Jays CBS Sports · 7d ago
- Cubs' World Series Odds, Playoff Odds Shift Following Kevin Gausman Trade Sports Illustrated · 7d ago
- The Pros and Cons of the Cubs Trading for Kevin Gausman Yahoo Sports · 7d ago broke it first
- Blue Jays reportedly trade Kevin Gausman to Cubs, signaling sell-off months after World Series appearance Yahoo Sports · 7d ago broke it first
- Cubs acquire Kevin Gausman from Blue Jays to strengthen rotation: Sources The New York Times · 7d ago
- Cubs' Kevin Gausman: Traded to Cubs CBS Sports · 7d ago
- Kevin Gausman Reportedly Traded to Cubs from Blue Jays Ahead of MLB Deadline, Full Details Revealed Bleacher Report · 7d ago
- Source: Cubs land Kevin Gausman in trade with Blue Jays ESPN · 7d ago
- Cubs Acquire Kevin Gausman MLB Trade Rumors · 7d ago
- John Schneider Reacts to Blue Jays Jameson Taillon Trade Yahoo Sports · 7d ago broke it first
The brief
The Chicago Cubs have secured right-hander Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays to strengthen their rotation, according to reports from ESPN, The New York Times, MLB.com, and CBS Sports. Coverage emphasizes that the transaction brings impact starting pitching to the Cubs, with CBS Sports awarding the trade an A grade.
At the same time, the Blue Jays receive prospects Bateman and Southisene in the deal, as detailed by Sportsnet.ca. While multiple outlets confirm the core trade of Gausman to Chicago, reporting remains thin on the complete roster of players moving between the two franchises, though trade tracker updates and fantasy baseball analyses note additional moves across the league involving players like Luis Garcia and Freddy Peralta.
Yahoo Sports also noted reaction from John Schneider regarding a Blue Jays trade involving Jameson Taillon. Future developments and complete player packages for all involved teams are not yet fully detailed in current coverage, leaving the exact terms of the broader transactions open to further official announcement.
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Quick answers
Who did the Cubs acquire?
Right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays.
Which team traded Kevin Gausman?
The Toronto Blue Jays.
What prospects are going to the Blue Jays?
Bateman and Southisene are mentioned as coming to the Blue Jays in the deal.
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