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Blue Jays Consider Trading Gausman Amid AL East Struggles

7/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Toronto Blue Jays may trade right-hander Kevin Gausman before the Aug. 3 deadline.
Gausman, under a five-year, $110 million deal dated Dec. 21, 2021, has a 4-9 record, 4.51 ERA and 117 strikeouts.
The Blue Jays are 46-55, last in the AL East and six games out of a wild-card spot.
Manager John Schneider said the 12-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays underscored the team’s struggles while considering Gausman’s sale.

History

Historical Context

After the 1994 players’ strike ended the season on August 11 and led acting commissioner Bud Selig to cancel the remainder on September 14, MLB lost its World Series for the first time since 1904. The strike lasted 232 days, reshaping team finances. That legacy echoes today as the Toronto Blue Jays weigh trading right-hander Kevin Gausman to regain payroll flexibility.

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Story summary

The Toronto Blue Jays may trade right-hander Kevin Gausman before the Aug. 3 deadline.
Gausman, under a five-year, $110 million deal dated Dec. 21, 2021, has a 4-9 record, 4.51 ERA and 117 strikeouts.
The Blue Jays are 46-55, last in the AL East and six games out of a wild-card spot.
Manager John Schneider said the 12-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays underscored the team’s struggles while considering Gausman’s sale.

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