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Chicago Cubs acquire right-hander Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays

The Chicago Cubs have added Kevin Gausman to their rotation, acquiring the veteran right-hander in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Dealt to Blue Jays Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene were traded from the Cubs to the Blue Jays on Sunday night in return for veteran right-handed starting pitcher Kevin Gausman, Mark Feinsand of M...

Impact Bateman has had an impressive season with Triple-A Iowa in 2026, posting a .312 average with three home runs, 33 RBI, 58 runs scored and 20 stolen bases over 81 games. The 24-year-old has yet to make his major-league debut, and he could have a chance to do so with Toronto before the end of the 2026 campaign.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs trading for Blue Jays' right-hander Gausman (source) The Cubs are trading for Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman, a source told MLB.com, with Toronto getting two Minor Leaguers, shortstop Ty...

AUGUST 3 • MLB.COM

Back in action at Double-A Bateman (hand) has gone 8-for-30 with 10 walks, two stolen bases, seven runs and three RBI in 10 games for Double-A Knoxville since making his season debut April 9.

Impact Bateman missed most of spring training after undergoing surgery in late February to address a fractured hamate bone in his right hand, but he avoided a stint on Knoxville's 7-day injured list and was cleared for game action less than a week into the Double-A season.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for hamate surgery Bateman will undergo hamate bone surgery on his right hand, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact It's a surgery that typically sidelines a player for around six weeks, so Bateman will get a late start to the season. Once healthy, he's likely to be assigned to Double-A Tennessee.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE