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Blue Jays Target Springer, Gausman Trades at Deadline

7/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Toronto Blue Jays are sellers at the August 3 deadline, sitting 46-55 and last in the AL East.
Mitch Bannon proposed trading George Springer, who holds 10/5 veto rights on his $150 million deal, to the Boston Red Sox for prospect Jojo Ingrassia, a High-A pitcher with a 3.51 ERA.
Kevin Gausman, with a 4.33 ERA, could be dealt to the Chicago Cubs for prospects Brooks Caple and Brett Bateman.

History

Historical Context

In July 2004 the Boston Red Sox, guided by GM Theo Epstein, dealt shortstop Nomar Garciaparra for Orlando Cabrera, Doug Mientkiewicz and Dave Roberts, complementing off-season acquisitions of ace Curt Schilling and closer Keith Foulke. The roster shake-up produced a 42-19 surge, lifting Boston to a 98-64 record and ending an 86-year World Series drought—a precedent the 2024 Toronto Blue Jays hope to emulate.

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Story summary

The Toronto Blue Jays are sellers at the August 3 deadline, sitting 46-55 and last in the AL East.
Mitch Bannon proposed trading George Springer, who holds 10/5 veto rights on his $150 million deal, to the Boston Red Sox for prospect Jojo Ingrassia, a High-A pitcher with a 3.51 ERA.
Kevin Gausman, with a 4.33 ERA, could be dealt to the Chicago Cubs for prospects Brooks Caple and Brett Bateman.

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