Overview
- The trade was reported Sunday night and sends right‑hander Kevin Gausman to the Cubs in exchange for prospects Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman.
- Gausman is in the final year of a five‑year, $110 million contract and arrives with heavy postseason experience and a track record of durability.
- Chicago made the move to plug holes created by multiple rotation injuries and to add an innings‑eating veteran for the playoff race.
- Blue Jays fans reacted strongly to the two‑prospect return, which reflects Toronto shifting toward replenishing its farm system after a disappointing season.
- Deadline day activity remains frenetic with earlier blockbuster moves reshaping demand for starters and reports that an Astros‑Twins agreement was halted after owner intervention.