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The Chicago Cubs made a much-needed acquisition before the MLB Trade Deadline on Monday.<\/p>\n
The Cubs acquired starting pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays in exchange for two prospects.<\/p>\n
Here’s what it means for the Cubs going forward.<\/p>\n
Full Trade: Cubs acquire Gausman <\/p>\n
Cubs acquire: Pitcher Kevin Gausman<\/p>\n
Blue Jays acquire: Triple-A outfielder Brett Bateman and Single-A infielder Ty Southisene<\/p>\n
By the numbers:<\/p>\n
Gausman comes to Cubs with numbers that don’t jump off the page.<\/p>\n
So far in the 2026 season, he has a 5-10 record with a 4.38 ERA. But, he has tallied 127 strikeouts this year, which is tied for 22nd in the Major Leagues.<\/p>\n
The Cubs do not have control over Gausman after this season. He’s an impending free agent ahead of the 2027 season, as he’s in the final year of a five-year, $110 million contract.<\/p>\n
One of the reasons Gausman was necessary for the Cubs was because of his postseason experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He helped the Blue Jays to the World Series last year, staring two World Series games. He has a 3.83 ERA in 14 career playoff games, including a 2.93 ERA in the 2025 playoffs.<\/p>\n
Of the two prospects the Cubs sent to Toronto, Southisene ranked as Chicago’s No. 13 prospect and Bateman ranked No. 21 according to MLB Pipeline.<\/p>\n
What’s next:<\/p>\n
Gausman might not be the last pitcher the Cubs acquire before tomorrow’s deadline, either.<\/p>\n
If the Cubs want to further a potential World Series run, they could use another starting pitcher or a high-end relief pitcher.<\/p>\n
Tarik Skubal is off the market, as the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Skubal from Detroit.<\/p>\n
The Cubs have also recently acquired pitchers David Peterson and Aaron Civale, with Peterson pitching well since his arrival in Chicago. Right-handers Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera are also set to return at some point in August, with both sitting on the 15-day injured list.<\/p>\n
It’s possible the Cubs will add two pitchers, or maybe more, before Monday’s deadline passes. Gausman’s addition is a sign the team isn’t settling.<\/p>\n
At last year’s trade deadline, the Cubs acquired Willi Castro, Michael Soroka, Taylor Rogers and Andrew Kittredge. In the postseason, Kittredge made the most impact.<\/p>\n
The Cubs will hope to find another pitcher that makes the same kind of impact in the starting rotation and in the bullpen. Gausman is a pitcher they can count on to bolster their starting rotation.<\/p>\n
Adding another starter would mean the Cubs can move Colin Rea to the bullpen. Adding a reliever would bolster the bullpen further.<\/p>\n
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