Gausman’s Cubs Debut Delayed | Chicago Cubs News

Kevin Gausman, traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Chicago Cubs at the deadline, is skipping his debut against his old team — and he’s not just avoiding the spotlight, he’s avoiding the emotional weight of facing former teammates. Though he didn’t formally request it, Gausman made his feelings clear: pitching against Toronto right away would’ve been “a lot.” The Cubs listened, pushing his start to Friday. Still, he’s thrilled to join a playoff-caliber squad that sees him as a key piece — and he’s ready to help them make noise this postseason. 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/9e7f3b11b2ce9c49