Cubs Land Kevin Gausman in Trade with Blue Jays
Chicago bolsters its rotation by acquiring veteran starter Kevin Gausman from Toronto, according to multiple well-sourced reporters at The Athletic.
The Chicago Cubs have acquired starting pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays, according to sources cited by The Athletic. The report comes from multiple credible reporters including Ken Rosenthal, Mitch Bannon, and Sahadev Sharma. The deal strengthens a Cubs rotation in need of proven arms. Gausman has been one of the more durable and effective starters in the AL over recent seasons.
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