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Kevin Gausman traded to Cubs

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2026-08-08 05:13 UTC → 2026-08-09 04:39 UTC · added ~~removed~~

The Chicago Cubs completed a ~~three‑player~~ three-player deadline haul on August 3, 2026, acquiring ~~right‑hander~~ right-hander Kevin Gausman, reliever Ryan ~~Zeferjahn~~ Zeferjahn, and ~~left‑hand~~ left-hand starter Braxton Garrett from the Toronto Blue Jays. Gausman, a ~~two‑time All‑Star who helped Toronto reach the 2025 World Series,~~ two-time All-Star, entered Chicago in the final year of his ~~five‑year,~~ five-year, $110 million contract. The trade sparked an emotional reaction on the Blue Jays’ team plane, with several teammates breaking down in tears. Gausman made his Cubs debut on August 7, 2026, starting against the Kansas City ~~Royals. He worked~~ Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Despite a first-inning scare when a line drive struck his ankle, Gausman pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out ~~four and retiring~~ four. He retired 12 of 13 batters ~~at one point.~~ during a dominant stretch. The Cubs won ~~6‑4,~~ the game 6-4, supported by offensive contributions from Seiya Suzuki, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman, and ~~manager~~ Pedro Ramírez. Manager Craig Counsell praised Gausman for finding “cruise control” after a shaky first inning. The performance was highlighted by an RBI single from Isaac Collins and a fifth‑inning homer by Carter Jensen. Fans of the former club expressed anger online over comments Gausman made about Wrigley Field, but following his ~~on‑field showing was well received in Chicago. The club will give another recent acquisition, right‑hander~~ early struggles. Following the victory, the Cubs prepared for the debut of right-hander Clay Holmes, ~~his debut~~ who was activated from the ~~following night.~~ 60-day injured list after recovering from a fractured fibula sustained in May. Toronto entered a rebuilding phase, acquiring ~~right‑hander~~ right-hander José Soriano, prospect Spencer ~~Arrighetti~~ Arrighetti, and veteran Jameson Taillon to restock its rotation, while also moving outfielder Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros.

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