Toronto Blue Jays Likely to Trade Pitchers Gausman and Bieber Before Deadline
The Toronto Blue Jays sit last in the American League East with a 49‑58 record and are expected to be sellers at the 2026 MLB trade deadline. General manager Ross Atkins has confirmed he is fielding trade offers, and insiders predict that star pitchers Kevin Gausman and Shane Bieber, along with outfielder Daulton Varsho, will be moved before the deadline.
In addition to the trade talks, the club dealt with several injuries. Right fielder Addison Barger suffered right‑elbow inflammation on May 9 and will miss the remainder of the season, though doctors expect him back for spring training. Left‑handed reliever Joe Mantiply has resumed bullpen work after a stint on the injured list for knee inflammation, and utility infielder Lenyn Sosa has begun live‑batting practice following a wrist injury.
Entities: Addison Barger · Kevin Gausman · Ross Atkins · Shane Bieber · Toronto Blue Jays
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Shane Bieber has a 2‑1 record and a 4.70 ERA in six starts this season. (00f3182d-9532-4c19-a2aa-e661c6316442)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Reliever Joe Mantiply has resumed bullpen sessions after being on the injured list for left knee inflammation. (20699a12-8de8-4a7f-8755-947d3996e905)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] General manager Ross Atkins is listening to trade offers for players. (d9c8cb07-d671-4f06-97d3-77d09d5ae5e8)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Blue Jays plan to be sellers at the 2026 MLB trade deadline. (multiple articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Addison Barger suffered right elbow inflammation on May 9 and will miss the rest of the 2026 season, but is expected to be ready for spring training. (20699a12-8de8-4a7f-8755-947d3996e905)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Toronto Blue Jays are last in the American League East with a 49‑58 record as of July 2026. (00f3182d-9532-4c19-a2aa-e661c6316442)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kevin Gausman has a 4‑10 record and a 4.51 ERA in the season. (00f3182d-9532-4c19-a2aa-e661c6316442)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Insider Jim Bowden predicts the Blue Jays will trade Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, and Daulton Varsho before the deadline. (00f3182d-9532-4c19-a2aa-e661c6316442)