Cubs Acquire Pitcher Kevin Gausman from Blue Jays

Chicago Cubs have acquired right‑hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays, adding a veteran arm to their rotation for the final months of his contract. tbzikra.com

In the deal, the Blue Jays receive outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene. Gausman, who is in the final months of a five‑year, $110 million deal, posted a 5‑10 record and 4.38 ERA in 22 starts this season, and finished 2025 with a 3.59 ERA and 189 strikeouts over 193 innings.