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Kevin Gausman Backs Off Retirement, Opens Door to Blue Jays Extension

The 35-year-old ace says he wants to stay in Toronto with no contract talks yet.

Overview

  • Gausman told Foul Territory he would love to keep playing for the Blue Jays and praised the city and organization.
  • He said there have been no extension negotiations with the team as he enters his contract year.
  • Earlier in spring, he told The Athletic that retiring after 2026 was possible due to family considerations, but he has not repeated that in recent comments.
  • Manager John Schneider named Gausman the Blue JaysOpening Day starter for March 27, calling the decision overdue.
  • Gausman is in the final season of a five-year, $110 million deal and posted a 3.59 ERA over 32 starts in 2025.