Cubs Acquire RHP Kevin Gausman from Blue Jays

Chicago Cubs have traded for veteran right‑hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays. Gausman will pitch for the Cubs in the final months of his five‑year, $110 million contract, making him a free agent after the season.

Toronto received outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene in the deal. Gausman finished the 2025 season with a 10‑11 record, 3.59 ERA and 189 strikeouts in 193 innings, and he went 2‑3 with a 2.93 ERA in Toronto’s postseason run to the World Series. amunra.qpon