Kevin Gausman continues to be all class, even after his departure from the Toronto Blue Jays. Gausman had a 4.38 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 23 starts with the Blue Jays in 2026. pic.twitter.com/0aGOWyr6Uh — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 5, 2026Of course he's going to compliment Chicago on being a "baseball first" type city, with the Cubs being a staple in that city for over a century. There aren’t words to express how grateful we feel to have spent the last 5 seasons as Blue Jays. Kevin Gausman's assessment of Toronto's deadline is an accurate reminder of the Blue Jay's willingness to competeIn the Gausman deal, the Blue Jays got outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene from the Cubs.