The Chicago Cubs are entering the day of the trade deadline with a new starting pitcher already under their belt. While the Cubs have been linked to a number of controllable starting pitchers ahead of the deadline, there first move was for rental. Hours after sending Jameson Taillon to the Toronto Blue Jays, the Cubs made a second deal with Toronto, landing veteran starting pitcher Kevin Gausman. Kevin Gausman is the very starting pitcher the Cubs had to have at the 2026 trade deadline. As for where the Cubs go next before the deadline on Monday evening, chances are they will remain in the mix for a controllable starting pitcher.