Toronto sends starting pitcher to Chicago for prospects Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman, adding playoff experience to Cubs rotation
Cubs Acquire Kevin Gausman from Blue Jays in Trade Deadline Move
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According to MLB.com, shortstop Ty Southisene (No. 13) and outfielder Brett Bateman (No. 21) were among the Cubs' top 30 prospects. Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Joseph Zucker Aug 3, 2026 Less than a year after winning the American League pennant, the Toronto Blue Jays are going into selling mode ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The move adds another arm to the Cubs’ rotation that has playoff experience and a 4.38 ERA in 23 starts this season.
Furthermore, The deal broke shortly after 9 p.m. and less than 24 hours before the MLB trade deadline arrives.
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According to MLB.com, shortstop Ty Southisene (No. 13) and outfielder Brett Bateman (No. 21) were among the Cubs' top 30 prospects.
according to Bleacher ReportTodd Kirkland/Getty Images Joseph Zucker Aug 3, 2026 Less than a year after winning the American League pennant, the Toronto Blue Jays are going into selling mode ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
according to Bleacher ReportThe move adds another arm to the Cubs’ rotation that has playoff experience and a 4.38 ERA in 23 starts this season.
according to New York PostThe deal broke shortly after 9 p.m. and less than 24 hours before the MLB trade deadline arrives.
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