Cubs acquire veteran RHP Kevin Gausman from Blue Jays

The Cubs received Gausman in exchange for outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene, according to reports from FOX Sports and The Athletic. Gausman, 35, is in the final months of a five‑year, $110 million deal and will be a free agent after this season. toffler.lol

Over 22 starts this year, the right‑hander posted a 5‑10 record with a 4.38 ERA in 127⅓ innings, striking out 127 and walking 36. He was a key contributor to Toronto’s 2025 AL pennant run, finishing the regular season 10‑11 with a 3.59 ERA and 189 strikeouts in 193 innings, and going 2‑3 with a 2.93 ERA in five postseason starts.