Blue Jays deal pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Cubs
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded veteran pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for prospects Brett Bateman and Ty Southisene. Gausman leaves the Blue Jays as a highly regarded player who made significant contributions to the team over the last four seasons.
Why it matters
This trade significantly impacts the roster composition and future development strategies for both the Blue Jays and the Cubs.
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, sources confirmed to Sportsnet.
Ken Rosenthal and Mitch Bannon of The Athletic were first to report the trade. Bannon reports that outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene will go back to Toronto in the trade. Southisene was the Cubs’ No. 13 prospect while Bateman was No. 21, according to MLB Pipeline.
With the deal, the Blue Jays officially part ways with a beloved member of the organization whose success on the field and consistency behind the scenes made him an essential part of their recent success.
In four and a half seasons with the Blue Jays, Gausman combined durability with front-of-the-rotation stuff, making an All-Star team, earning Cy Young votes in two different seasons and posting a 3.79 ERA over the course of 40.1 post-season innings.
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