Gausman Gone, Cubs Gain | Toronto News

The Toronto Blue Jays say goodbye to ace Kevin Gausman, who’s headed to the Chicago Cubs in a blockbuster trade that sends two prospects back to Toronto — outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene. Gausman, a fan favorite and key piece of the Jays’ recent success, made an All-Star team, earned Cy Young votes, and delivered strong postseason performances. Signed to a $110M deal in 2021, he leaves with a standing ovation at Rogers Centre and a legacy as one of the franchise’s all-time strikeout leaders. With his departure, the Jays open up their rotation — Chad Dallas and CJ Van Eyk could step into bigger roles — and have already acquired veteran Jameson Taillon from the Cubs to fill the void. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/96f617336e0a9c43