The deal sends the veteran pitcher to Chicago for infield prospect Josh Southisene, ending Gausman's five-year tenure in Toronto
Blue Jays Trade Kevin Gausman to Cubs for Prospect Southisene
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Southisene, 21, ranked No. 13 in Chicago's system and hit .311/.431/.378 with 31 stolen bases across two Class A levels this season. The move ends Gausman's five-year run in Toronto and confirms that the Blue Jays are willing to sell and cut off fat from the team in order to make a real postseason run in 2027. The move adds another arm to the Cubs’ rotation that has playoff experience and a 4.38 ERA in 23 starts this season.
Furthermore, The deal broke shortly after 9 p.m. and less than 24 hours before the MLB trade deadline arrives.
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Southisene, 21, ranked No. 13 in Chicago's system and hit .311/.431/.378 with 31 stolen bases across two Class A levels this season.
according to Sports IllustratedThe move ends Gausman's five-year run in Toronto and confirms that the Blue Jays are willing to sell and cut off fat from the team in order to make a real postseason run in 2027.
according to Sports IllustratedThe move adds another arm to the Cubs’ rotation that has playoff experience and a 4.38 ERA in 23 starts this season.
according to New York PostThe deal broke shortly after 9 p.m. and less than 24 hours before the MLB trade deadline arrives.
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