Gausman Heads to Cubs, Jays Push On | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Kevin Gausman, Toronto’s reliable ace and World Series hero, is headed to the Cubs in a trade for Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman — his sixth team in six years. Emotional goodbyes echoed across the Blue Jays clubhouse as Gausman and Daulton Varsho (traded to Houston) both tearfully waved farewell, with Gausman vowing to stay connected to Toronto forever. His Cubs debut is Friday against Kansas City, but don’t count out a future return — he’s still a free agent at season’s end. Meanwhile, the Jays’ playoff push hinges on offense led by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and a revamped rotation, including…