Kevin Gausman trade: Cubs land impact starting pitcher as Blue Jays sell off, per report
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The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-handed starting pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays ahead of the trade deadline. In exchange, the Blue Jays received outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene.
The trade marks a shift toward selling for Toronto, described as the reigning American League champions, while addressing a clear need for starting pitching depth in Chicago. The deal was initially reported by Ken Rosenthal and Mitch Bannon of The Athletic before being confirmed by sources to Sportsnet.
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CBS Sports (US)Focuses on the Cubs' needs and Toronto's shift to selling.
CityNews Toronto (Toronto, Canada)Emphasizes the specific players returning to Toronto in the deal.
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