Here Are the Numbers Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes and Other Cubs' Trade Acquisitions Will Wear
Kevin Gausman was dealt to the Chicago Cubs ahead of the MLB trade deadline after a final emotional outing for Toronto.
- Ahead of Monday's trade deadline, the Toronto Blue Jays traded starting pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, acquiring prospects INF Ty Southisene and OF Brett Bateman in exchange.
- Rather than committing to a full rebuild, the Blue Jays moved several veterans from their 2025 World Series run while acquiring younger talent to build long-term depth and remain competitive.
- Gausman ranks seventh all-time among Blue Jays pitchers with 920 strikeouts and 148 starts. Manager John Schneider called him 'one of the best free-agent signings this organization has made, especially from a pitching standpoint.'
- Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced Gausman will debut Friday in Kansas City against the Royals rather than Thursday against Toronto, while Clay Holmes said the Cubs' defense is 'probably one of the best places I could have come.'
- Toronto also acquired right-hander José Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels and Jameson Taillon from the Cubs to strengthen rotation depth, while trading outfielder Daulton Varsho to the Astros and reliever Jeff Hoffman to the Twins.
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