TORONTO, ON- JULY 21 - Kevin Gausman #34 of the Toronto Blue Jays leaves the mound after giving up three runs in the third inning as the Toronto Blue Jays play the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre in Toronto. Steve Russell/Toronto Star (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) Toronto Star via Getty ImagesFor more than a decade, Kevin Gausman has built a reputation as one of baseball's most durable and respected starting pitchers. From his early years with the Baltimore Orioles to his standout stretches with the San Francisco Giants and Toronto Blue Jays, Gausman has emerged as the kind of veteran starter who can anchor a rotation. Forbes Phillies Boss Reveals Luis Arraez Wasn’t His First Trade Deadline ChoiceChicago Cubs Starter Kevin Gausman Sends Retirement Return Message To Toronto Blue Jays After Exit Despite the speculation surrounding his next chapter, Gausman made it clear that his connection to Toronto is not ending. During an appearance shared by 6ix Inning Stretch podcast, the veteran right-hander addressed his future after leaving the Blue Jays and pushed back against the idea that his departure represented a final farewell.